Elder Law

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537208495759{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Independence is a hard thing to give up, but as people age, they often find themselves needing more assistance. When you or your loved ones are no longer able to live alone, and begin planning for nursing home care, we can help. At Townes + Woods, P.C, we hope that we can…

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What to know about Living Wills

In the state of Alabama, adults over the age of 19 can draft living wills. This directive exists in cases where the author is unable to advise doctors of his or her wishes, either by unconsciousness or other means. In turn, ensuring the will of the patient is carried out regardless of circumstances. Living wills…

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7 Confusing Factors of Elder Care

As we and members of our family grow older, there may be a time when we can no longer care for ourselves. Whether brought on by a sudden injury or illness or even just the trials of getting older, most of us will need some sort of additional care in our later years. When the…

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Signs of Elder Abuse

Do you have an elderly loved one being cared for by someone other than yourself? Can you be certain your loved one is being treated in a positive and humane manner? Unfortunately, abuse is a painful reality for thousands of Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults. This often hidden problem occurs all too frequently, and it’s…

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What is a Reverse Mortgage?

A “reverse” mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live there. With a reverse mortgage, you can turn the value of your home into cash without having to move or to repay a loan each month. It can be a great tool…

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Technology and Senior Living

When an elderly loved one is diagnosed with an illness that may prevent them from staying at home, the family can sometimes panic and feel helpless. We all want to live independently for as long as we can. However, the cost of in home care can be extraordinary and cost-prohibitive for many families. Technology has…

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