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Widelaw.com is owned and operated by Legal Data Services LLC and publishes over 700 different web based properties in 400+ markets in the United States. Legal Data Services, LLC provides lead generat...
Finding Legal Help 1 Jan 2010 | 02:28 pm
Q. Are there any legal services that serve just older people? A. Yes, older adults benefit from a wide variety of legal services. One small but growing area of specialization among private attorneys ...
CHILDREN 8 Dec 2009 | 08:01 am
Decision to Have Children Q. Who makes the decision to become a parent? A. The Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade and other cases has declared that the decision of whether or not to have a child is… Re...
MONEY MATTERS DURING MARRIAGE 8 Dec 2009 | 07:53 am
Ownership of Property Q. Which spouse owns what property in a marriage? A. Most property that is acquired during the marriage is considered marital or community property. For example, the wages e...
Where to Get More Information 6 Dec 2009 | 06:36 am
Where to Get More Information General Resources For most older people, their main resource is their area agency on aging (AAA). It can supply details and referrals on many topics. To find your...
Your Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 6 Dec 2009 | 06:34 am
Your Area Agency on Aging (AAA) One important product of the Older Americans Act is the nationwide network of area agencies on aging (AAA). Today, every area of the country is served by either an ...
Right to Control Your Own Affairs 6 Dec 2009 | 06:01 am
As we grow older, all of us face the possibility that one day we may become incapacitated mentally. The time may come when we are no longer able to make our own health care decisions, manage our ow...
Rights of Persons with Disabilities 6 Dec 2009 | 05:55 am
Many older people are unable to manage their daily activities as well as they once did. Others have disabilities that have worsened with age. Two major federal laws, the Americans with Disabilities Ac...
Housing and Long-Term Care Options 28 Nov 2009 | 11:37 pm
The range of housing options for older persons is enormous–from staying in your own home or apartment, to home sharing, to moving to a senior housing facility or development. The questions and answers...
Your Right to Health and Long Term Care Benefits 28 Nov 2009 | 10:29 pm
The federal government provides a program of basic health care insurance for older and disabled individuals called Medicare. Practically everyone who has a work history and is sixty-five and older is ...
