At Fleming & Curti, PLC, our practice is limited to working with (and for) seniors and individuals with disabilities. We concentrate on Special Needs Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Long-Term Care (Medicaid) Planning, Estate Planning and Probate.

6/22/2009: Lawyer Suspended After Filing Guardianship Petition on Client

A lawyer’s job is, of course, to help his or her client to accomplish the client’s goals. Sometimes, though, the client’s capacity may be diminished, and particularly in the elder law practice. What should the lawyer do when the client seems to be vulnerable to financial exploitation, or physical or emotional abuse? How far may the lawyer go to protect the client? When does the lawyer have a duty to take action?  > Read the whole article

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Want to attend the next presentation of our popular "trust school," for people who have already signed a living trust? The next scheduled session will be held July 18. More information is available in our newsletter.

We are pleased to announce that partner Leigh H. Bernstein has been selected for membership in the Special Needs Alliance, the premier (and invitation-only) national organization of special needs planning practitioners. Congratulations, Leigh!

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