elder law

September 13, 2011

Elder law: California passes new senior voting rights law

A new California law makes it a misdemeanor for anyone providing care or direct supervision to a person who is at least 65 years old to coerce or deceive that senior into voting contrary to the senior citizen’s intent. Senior voting rights are an important emerging part of Elder Law in the USA. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s bill AB 547, a measure to protect senior citizens from voter fraud and abuse, has been signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown and […]
August 28, 2011

What is Elder Law?

More and more these days, people are asking me about Elder Law. As the nation ages, it has become an important part of our legal system. Grandparent rights are part of Elder Law, but they are not the only part. If you don’t know what Elder Law is, you should learn. Elder Law is a composition of legislations that determine the rights and obligations that apply to those who are considered elderly. Elder applies to anyone who is, knows, or […]