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Category: Guardianship & Conservatorship

Mental Capacity: Who’s got it? What Happens When You “Lose it?”

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I have recently been busy training all manner of folks – from Certified Nursing Assistants, to family caregivers, to Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) to my fellow attorneys (many practicing Family law but not Elder Law) on all aspects of decision making or mental capacity … Continue reading...

Mental Capacity — Losin It?

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Click below to view the presentation I recently gave at the Charlottesville Senior Center on Mental Capacity and Surrogate Decisions Makers.

It was a fun day, too bad you can’t see the audience, they were very engaged and active.

Many thanks to Elizabeth Swider, … Continue reading...

Outrageous Position of Some Law Firms on Guardian/Conservator Fees

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I am shocked and appalled at the position of some law firms who believe they can bill outrageous firm billing rates for guardian and conservatorship work.   In Virginia, the law very clearly states that billing for such services must be “reasonable” and the Judges … Continue reading...

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