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Court Strikes Down Ban on Shock Therapy

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US July 21, 2021

Shock therapy has been in the news and in the courts in recent years. A graduated electronic..

Montana Confirms an Irrevocable Trust can be an Exempt Asset

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US July 16, 2021

Yesterday, you were alerted to the groundbreaking decision out of Minnesota that confirmed an..

Landmark Decision Regarding Irrevocable Trusts in Minnesota

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US July 15, 2021

In a Minnesota appeals court decision, the court ruled that a Medicaid recipient’s irrevocable..

The Devil is in the Details: The Case of a Scrivener's Error on a Deed

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US June 8, 2021

In 2003, Mary attempted to engage in elder law planning and executed a deed reserving a life estate..

A Trust Protector and Undue Influence

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US May 25, 2021

Can undue influence lead to a Trust Amendment via a Trust Protector who is an independent party?..

When A Contract and a Will Conflict

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US May 19, 2021

A Last Will and Testament devises one’s property after their passing. Great weight is given to this..

Litigation Ensues for Tennessee’s Block Grant

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US May 12, 2021

In January 2021, the State of Tennessee was granted a waiver for a block grant. The block grant was..

Florida Cracks Down on Senior Abuse

Florida has taken a major stand against abuse and fraud perpetrated on senior and disabled..

Blind Woman Wins Judgment Against Uber

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US April 21, 2021

Ms. Irving, a blind woman, lives in San Francisco. In 2018, she filed a Complaint against..

The Importance of the Language Used in a Legal Document

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US April 13, 2021

Language can be tricky, imprecise, and confusing. When drafting legal documents, it is important to..

Can a Child Caretaker Work Outside the Home?

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US April 6, 2021

Qualifying for long-term care Medicaid can be tricky. There are strict asset and income limits...

Showing Transfers Were for Purposes Other Than to Qualify for Medicaid Benefits

By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US March 3, 2021

When someone needs long-term care and applies for Medicaid benefits, there is a look-back period...

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