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Mediation and Divorce

Monday, December 17, 2012

    Many people hope to save on costs by entering into divorce mediation without having their own attorney.

    Whether or not your spouse has an attorney, if you are contemplating a divorce, you should have your own divorce lawyer.

POLSTs vs Advance Directives for Health Care - Part 2

Thursday, November 29, 2012

    Advance Directives for Health Care, in contrast to POLSTs (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment - see earlier article), are used to provide information and authority to substitute decision makers who are operating in a less urgent situation.  

POLSTs vs Advance Directives for Health Care - Part 1

Friday, November 16, 2012

    POLSTs (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) and Advance Directives for Health Care are often confused.

Medicare Settlement - Medicare to Pay for Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Even If No Improvement Likely

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    In a story reported on October 23, 2012, by the New York Times, it was announced that a court settlement has been reached (pending approval of the judge).

    This settlement will result in a very important change to how Medicare policy is implemented in the real world.

Family Abuse Prevention (FAPA) and Border Crossings

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

    Something that seems to catch many lawyers and some clients unaware are the unexpected difficulties that people face later in life if they are ever the subject of a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Abuse Prevention Order.
    

Medicaid, Living Together, and Domestic Partnerships

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

    More and more people are living together without marriage.  This includes senior citizens.

    This can create special problems for Medicaid.

Living Together vs. Marriage

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

    It is becoming more and more common for people to live together on a long term basis, without getting married.

    One reason people give for not getting married is that they have been told that it is easier to split apart if they are not married.  This is not usually true.

Domestic Partnership Agreements

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

    No document constructed by humans can perfectly resolve all future conflicts.

    However, if you are living together, but are not married, a formal Domestic Partnership Agreement can give a great deal of predictability to the eventual dissolution of the relationship.

Incorporation as a Shield From Personal Liability

Monday, April 16, 2012

    Small to medium sized businesses often produce more liability than their owners realize.

    Often the risk comes from areas that the business owner does not immediately focus on.

State Booklet Regarding Eviction From Care Facilities, etc.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

    A useful 21 page publication has recently been made available over the internet by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

    This is titled Guidance for Successful Transitions in Oregon Assisted Living and
Residential Care Communities.

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