Mike Weeks, Author at Elder Law of St. Charles

Families often struggle with what to do when their loved ones refuses care. Can a senior refuse care that is ordered from...

All individuals regardless of age have a right to be treated with dignity. People often confuse dignity with respect. Dignity according to...

A few posts ago, I discussed why things go through probate. In this installment, I want to go through more of the...

In the last installment of our series on probate, we discussed the filing of the inventory, or the listing of all the...

Residents of long-term care facilities have rights that are guaranteed and protected by law. These “resident rights” promote the principles of...

In order to receive therapy in a long-term care facility and have it covered by Medicare the individual must be in the...

A good activity program in a long-term care facility goes a long way in improving the quality of life for the residents....

Over the last 10 years, I have helped hundreds of veterans qualify for improved pension (commonly known as Aid & Attendance) benefits. ...

What is Probate? Many times, when talking with clients, they will inform me that their primary goal is to avoid probate. While...

A few weeks ago, a case was decided by the Missouri Court of Appeals that highlights the reasoning behind getting professional advice...