Elder Law – General
Can I be discharged from a nursing home against my wishes?
For what reasons may a nursing home discharge a resident? The federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 prohibits transfer or discharge of a resident by a skilled nursing facility except for the following reasons: Failure to pay. A nursing home can discharge a resident...Nursing home residents’ rights
Since 1987, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act has provided a number of important protections for residents of skilled nursing facilities. A few of these are: Freedom from restraints. The act provides prohibits the use of “physical or chemical restraints...Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) in Pittsburgh
As you may know, our Managing Attorney Andrew Sykes is certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (the only organization recognized by the American Bar Association to offer elder law certification). To achieve the designation of Certified...Best planning tips for IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans
Here are three tips I picked up at a talk by Natalie B. Choate, a Boston lawyer and author who is nationally renowned for her expertise in retirement benefits. She addressed a packed house of financial professionals at the Financial “Four”um in Pittsburgh a few months...Kids liable for parents’ nursing home bills – Part II
In a previous post, we explored the state law making adult children liable to support indigent parents who need long term care. A recent Pennsylvania case reaffirmed these concerns. In Health Care & Retirement Corp. v. Pittas (decided May 7, 2012),...Do You Need Medicaid Planning?
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About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience helping clients with estate planning, estate administration, and Medicaid planning.
