Vol 41, Issue 5 (May-June 2020)

Articles

Health

5 Tips to Help Elder Law Practitioners in the Age of COVID-19

By Rajiv Nagaich

As public health officials urge people to shelter in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus, in-person signings of estate planning documents have become a prohibitive safety issue for older adults. Here's an alternative.

Health

Coronavirus Isolation May Heighten Risk for Elder Abuse

By David Godfrey

Isolation, self-isolation, quarantine and lock downs may increase risk factors for abuse, neglect and exploitation. Here's what you need to know.

Courts & Judiciary

Attorney Fights for Older Inmates' Release Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By Annie Manhardt

A Vermont prisoners' rights attorney fights to get older inmates released as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, causing serious illness and death.

Personal Taxation

Tax Benefits Workers May Not Know About

By Barbara Jones and Disha Patel

Recently laid off and other low-wage workers may qualify for federal and state tax benefits and not know it. Read on to learn how refundable tax credits can actually provide cash payments to qualified low- and moderate-income workers.

Real Estate

Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Temporary Relief in Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures

By Odette Williamson

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread health and economic upheaval for older adults and other consumers. For borrowers with reverse mortgages who are facing foreclosure, recently enacted federal protections and guidance will provide temporary relief, allowing them to stay in place.

Public Health

Consequences Could be Big for Seniors Without Internet During COVID-19

By Jeremiah J. Underhill

For older adults without high-speed internet, shelter-in-place orders prevent virtual doctor visits, family visits and access to other services.

Vol 41, Issue 5 (May-June 2020)

Legal Delivery Tools in the Age of Coronavirus

It's Time for Legal Planning to Catch Up in a Digital World

Remembering Lori Stiegel (1957-2020)

Articles

5 Tips to Help Elder Law Practitioners in the Age of COVID-19

Coronavirus Isolation May Heighten Risk for Elder Abuse

Attorney Fights for Older Inmates' Release Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Tax Benefits Workers May Not Know About

Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Temporary Relief in Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures

Consequences Could be Big for Seniors Without Internet During COVID-19

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Vol 41, Issue 5 (May-June 2020)

Legal Delivery Tools in the Age of Coronavirus

It's Time for Legal Planning to Catch Up in a Digital World

Remembering Lori Stiegel (1957-2020)

Articles

5 Tips to Help Elder Law Practitioners in the Age of COVID-19

Coronavirus Isolation May Heighten Risk for Elder Abuse

Attorney Fights for Older Inmates' Release Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Tax Benefits Workers May Not Know About

Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Temporary Relief in Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures

Consequences Could be Big for Seniors Without Internet During COVID-19

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