Elder abuse is a devastating reality for some men and women in Lake Charles. But while most people might associate abuse with physical or emotional attacks, it can also affect a victim's financial well-being. Financial abuse of the elderly is rarely talked about,...
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Elder law — don’t lose your life savings in a nursing home
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Elder Law
It takes decades of hard work and saving money to have enough financial security to retire. That idea of financial security might not be as stable as some think, though. Living expenses are not static throughout life, so one's needs before and after retirement can be...
The role of living wills in elder law
by Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Jan 14, 2020 | Elder Law
It is pretty normal to have strong feelings about medical treatments, care and interventions. Because of those feelings, people in Lake Charles usually feel that it is important to make their own health care decisions. But what happens when someone is not in the...
Financial abuse is a common violation of elder law
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Elder Law
Parents, grandparents, and even aunts and uncles spend much of their lives loving and caring for the younger generations. As these loved ones celebrate more birthdays year after year, they often need help from those whom they once took care of. Most people do their...
Financial abuse a serious elder law problem
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 30, 2019 | Elder Law
Planning for end-of-life needs is an important part of estate planning that many people in Lake Charles take quite seriously. Living wills and powers of attorney are common tools for this job. While most people do their best to make the most appropriate choices for...
Importance of powers of attorney in elder law
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Elder Law
Those who care for aging loved ones understand that doing so will not always be easy. Although those who take on the responsibility of being a caregiver generally do not do so because they expect it to be a breeze, most can still take steps to make things somewhat...
Elder law situation following death in another state
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | May 23, 2018 | Elder Law
Many adult children in Louisiana help their aging parents or other elderly loved ones with various aspects of their long-term care. Elder law attorneys are often asked to step in when legal problems arise regarding estate planning matters or suspected problems...
When elder law and assisted living issues intersect
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Apr 26, 2018 | Elder Law
Protecting the rights and safety of aging loved ones can be a daunting challenge. Seeking clarification of elder law issues in Louisiana before choosing an assisted living facility may help avoid major problems. Sadly, legal complications often arise after a senior...
Need elder law support regarding nursing home abuse incident?
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Mar 14, 2018 | Elder Law
A family in another state is currently navigating the litigation process regarding a situation involving an elderly member of the family who was living in a particular nursing home at the time. The elder law situation pertains to injuries the patient suffered that his...
Elder law incident leads to arrest of two nursing home workers
On Behalf of Lorenzi & Barnatt, L.L.C. | Feb 20, 2018 | Elder Law
When elderly parents of adult children in Louisiana live in nursing homes, it's not uncommon for those children to worry whether their loved ones are receiving proper care from staff members. It's not possible for an adult child to be with his or her parent 24/7,...
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