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The Signs, Symptoms and Preventative Measures of Financial Abuse of the Elderly

By Jessica Colton, Elder Law Clinic Student, Spring 2015 It is 3:00 a.m. and an elderly widow is woken by a ringing phone.  Answering,  a man on the other end poses as Canadian law enforcement and claims to have her grandson in police custody.  Telling the drowsy, confused woman that her grandson’s health is in danger, he […]

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A Fresh Take on Clinic Cases: How W&M’s Elder and Disability Law Clinic is Taking on New and Challenging Cases While Providing Students With a Meaningful Learning Experience

By Ann Cortez, Elder Law Clinic Student, Spring 2015 Established in 2012, the William & Mary Law School Elder Law Clinic has worked hard to address the many needs of the elderly community in Hampton Roads. The practice of elder law is multi-faceted and within its purview the clinic has covered many legal issues including Medicaid application, […]

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Are You Your Father’s (or Mother’s) Keeper in Virginia?

By Caleb Stone, Elder Law Clinic Student, Spring 2015 Most people know that every state imposes a legal obligation upon parents to provide for their children; however, many Americans would be surprised to find out that their states also have statutes mandating that adult children take care of their indigent parents. The laws are often called “filial […]