guardianship

Dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease and other causes can rob a person of the ability to manage money, handle personal affairs, and deal with tasks of daily living. Worse, someone suffering from dementia can become a victim of those who would take advantage for personal gain.

If such a person lacks a durable power of attorney or the power of attorney may be inadequate for his/her needs, guardianship may be necessary. We can establish guardianships to protect and provide for incapacitated adults and developmentally disabled family members. We also represent families who need to petition the court for the establishment of a guardianship, or contest the possible appointment if an inappropriate guardian. We are at all times mindful of our duty to provide appropriately and compassionately for the interests of such persons while addressing the wishes of those who provided for them.

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February 18, 2019
FDA Warning About Dietary Supplements

The Food and Drug Administration last week warned 12 sellers of dietary supplements to stop claiming their products can cure diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to cancer to diabetes.  The FDA is concerned that consumers are receiving false messages about the curative effects of dietary supplements. Supplement Makers Touting Cures for Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases Get […]

February 11, 2019
Announcing Rothkoff Law Group’s 2019 Focus on the Professional Seminar Series

We want to thank all of our clients, their families, and professional friends and colleagues who have made our elder care firm seminars so successful by attending our Professional Seminar Series over previous years.  We are proud to announce our 2019 seminar series for long term care professionals and caregivers.  We will continue to offer continuing education credits […]

February 4, 2019
MyMobility Plan

MyMobility Plan, a new tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can help seniors and their families think about and plan for their future mobility and independence when driving a car is no longer an option. MyMobilityPlan

January 28, 2019
We Welcome our New Elder Care Coordinator, Chelsea Ganssle

Rothkoff Law Group is pleased to welcome Chelsea Gannssle to our team as Elder Care Coordinator.  Chelsea comes to the firm with four years experience as a social worker in Atlantic and Camden County, New Jersey. Most recently, Chelsea was the Director of Social Services in a sub-acute Rehabilitation and long-term care facility.  She worked […]

January 21, 2019
Nanny Cam Program Available From the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

New Jersey’s “Safe Care Cam” program has recently lead to the filing of abuse charges against a private caretaker allegedly caught on hidden camera assaulting 90-year-old Woman residing in a Bergen County assisted living facility. The Safe Care Cam program is designed to address New Jersey’s growing concerns about elder abuse, a fear being fueled […]

January 15, 2019
How to Recognize Depression in Older People

While depression isn’t necessarily a normal part of aging, it is a serious medical issue that afflicts many older adults. In fact, it’s a common issue among the elderly. According to the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, about one-quarter of older adults assessed by healthcare providers suffer from some level of depression. That said, depression […]

January 14, 2019
Thank You Betty

I fell backwards into Elder Care Law.  During law school I had the high-minded ambition of becoming a white shoe litigator at a big downtown firm.  A brief stint doing so culminated with the realization that litigation was not for me. With that disenchantment, I started a simple estate planning practice out of my spare […]

January 7, 2019
Innovative Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care

As today’s article in the Philadelphia Inquirer details, traditional long-term care insurance policies are in disfavor.  The primary factor is due to unexpected substantial increases in insurance premiums. As a result, it is incumbent upon both the public and private sectors to be innovative in offering alternatives to traditional LTC insurance.  The State of Minnesota […]

January 1, 2019
4 Respite Ideas for Caregivers of the Elderly

Caring for an elderly parent or family member is a noble task, but it’s also an exhausting one. Not only do caregivers have a job, family, or life of their own to dedicate time to, but they simply need a break once in a while. The job of a caregiver is both physically and emotionally […]