Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A.
  • Home
  • About
  • Christian Values
  • Blog
  • Contact
Select Page

Understanding guardianship types and duties

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jan 5, 2021 | Elder Law

Becoming a guardian to an adult loved one in Florida may involve day-to-day responsibilities or require your time only in certain types of situations. If you believe a loved one needs a guardian, you should understand the duties it entails before taking official...

How can I protect someone from financial abuse?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Oct 27, 2020 | Elder Law

As your senior loved ones get older, it is natural to have concerns about their health and well-being. You may also be concerned about their finances, especially if they are experiencing symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, older adults are often...

What are some signs of nursing home abuse?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Sep 22, 2020 | Elder Law

When you put your loved ones in a nursing home, you may not anticipate any problems with abuse or manipulation. However, many older people face serious mental, emotional and even psychological problems at the hands of nursing home staff. Physical problems According to...

ardianship lawyers in Florida push for confidential records

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Sep 12, 2020 | Elder Law

The laws surrounding guardianship protect both caregivers and their wards from particular legal avenues, but may also protect one over another. Which is the best practice? It is a balancing act. The Orlando Sentinel reports on a guardianship abuse scandal from last...

The role of banks in financial protection of seniors

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Jun 18, 2020 | Elder Law

As people age and lose some of their cognitive abilities, they become vulnerable to financial exploitation. Financial institutions play a significant role in the protection of seniors. Sometimes these protection exist in legislative form, and sometimes they are part...

How can you help a bank protect your parents from fraud?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Apr 10, 2020 | Elder Law

Financial Fraud Targeting the Elderly Americans of all ages are at risk of becoming victims of financial fraud. However, scam artists often target the elderly specifically. According to MarketWatch, an elderly fraud victim loses approximately $120,000 on average. ...

Florida passes legislation for elder abuse fatality review teams

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Mar 21, 2020 | Elder Law

People who have elderly family members that are in nursing homes, or other long term care facilities, may have an interest in keeping abreast of the elder laws in Florida. It is important to know how the current laws protect their family members.  An important change...

Family says 90-year-old woman victim of nursing home abuse

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Dec 7, 2019 | Elder Law

When Florida families make the decision to put a loved one into a nursing home, it is generally after much care and consideration. They want to be sure that their family member is given the best care possible. Sadly, far too many residents end up becoming victims of...

Nursing home abuse rampant in low-ranking facilities

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Sep 16, 2019 | Elder Law

It is not uncommon for older people in Florida to live in a nursing home when that becomes the best option for their health care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse happens all too often to elderly residents who may not have the ability to communicate what is happening...

Elder abuse: Should families put web cams in nursing homes?

On behalf of Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A. | Aug 5, 2019 | Elder Law

It is a sad truth that older people here in Florida and around the country can be particularly vulnerable to abuse. They often don’t have the same mental and cognitive abilities as they did when they were younger, so they may have difficulty communicating...
« Older Entries
Subscribe To This Blog's Feed

Categories

  • Blog (4)
  • Child Custody (8)
  • Divorce (23)
  • Elder Law (19)
  • Estate Planning (37)
  • Guardianships (6)
  • High-asset Divorce (2)
  • Mediation (1)
  • Medicaid Planning (6)
  • Veterans' Benefits (9)

Archives

  • January 2021 (2)
  • December 2020 (3)
  • November 2020 (2)
  • October 2020 (3)
  • September 2020 (3)
  • August 2020 (2)
  • July 2020 (3)
  • June 2020 (3)
  • May 2020 (2)
  • April 2020 (3)
  • March 2020 (5)
  • January 2020 (2)
  • December 2019 (3)
  • November 2019 (2)
  • October 2019 (3)
  • September 2019 (3)
  • August 2019 (3)
  • July 2019 (3)
  • June 2019 (3)
  • May 2019 (4)
  • April 2019 (6)
  • March 2019 (5)
  • February 2019 (4)
  • January 2019 (5)
  • December 2018 (4)
  • November 2018 (6)
  • October 2018 (6)
  • September 2018 (4)
  • August 2018 (5)
  • July 2018 (4)
  • June 2018 (6)
  • May 2018 (4)
  • April 2018 (3)
  • January 2018 (1)
  • September 2017 (1)
  • June 2017 (1)
  • March 2017 (1)
  • December 2016 (1)
  • September 2016 (1)
  • August 2016 (1)

Recent Posts

  • Reducing inheritance conflict among siblings
  • Understanding guardianship types and duties
  • It is best not to delay creating your powers of attorney
  • What to address in a living will
  • Can you put a timeshare in a will?
FindLaw Network
Brand Col Side

Get The Help You Need

EMAIL US FOR A RESPONSE
footer-brand
Review US

Firm Location:

4399 Commons Drive East
Suite 300A
Destin, FL 32541

Map & Directions

Firm Numbers:

Toll Free: 888-225-9567
Phone: 850-502-2047
Fax: 850-337-4775

office-image-right
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
VISA Master Card

© 2021 Law Office of Donald Witmyer, P.A.. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters