Indiana has joined other states in specifying an order of priority for health care decision-making. House Bill 1119 establishes which parties can make health care decisions for an adult who: is incapable of consenting to medical treatment (too physically or mentally...
Elder law
New Securities and Exchange Commission Rule to Protect Seniors
The same sheriff is in town, but there are some brand new rules. The Securities and Exchange Commission just last month approved - FINRA Rule 2165, officially called the Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults. What’s it all about? Financial services companies are...
Scott Watanabe – Newest Addition to Geyer Law
Settling family law disputes between parties outside of litigation is always best, Scott Watanabe, associate attorney at Geyer Law, firmly believes. Since protecting the best interests of children is the rightful focus in most divorce litigation, Watanabe is a strong...
November is National Caregivers Month
WHEREAS, over 90 million Americans today are family caregivers for their loved ones; and WHEREAS, a large number of them are finding themselves providing care 24 hours a day/7 days a week; and WHEREAS, although caregiving can be a rewarding experience, it is not...
Between the Death and the Estate Sale are the “Feet”
In between the death and the estate sale are “the feet”. That’s the way Mary Ann Yates, president of Elder Moves, Inc., describes one of the special functions she and her team have performed in the estate settlement process over the past thirty years. “An estate sale...
Are We Wrong About Aging?
“Aging can be re-imagined as a vivid and enlivening process that presents us with extraordinary risks and rewards.” That was the concept behind last October’s national tour, Disrupt Dementia, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. The first-of-its-kind event...
Estate Planning Dos and Don’ts Following a Divorce
Divorce is a complex and deeply personal process, and, at Geyer Law, we do all we can to help make the process as painless as possible. We know that, while all our clients can benefit from qualified estate planning advice, there are special issues that need to be...
Elder Care Stresses and Disputes
“Caring for an aging loved one can be one of the most stressful family milestones,” writes Jeff Anderson in aplaceformom.com. “The sheer difficulty of the task, its high costs, as well as underlying family issues can collide to create a perfect storm of discontent.”...
Finding Your Space for Disability Parking
Disability parking placards allow you to park in areas designated for disabled drivers. Before applying for a handicap placard for your car, be certain you meet the criteria set by your Department of Motor Vehicles, says Melissa Crumish of dmv.org. If you’re an...
Directives for Home and Hospital
Documents appointing an agent to act and providing instructions about your health care wishes when you are not able to make them yourself are called health care advance directives, explains Charles Sabatino, director of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Law...