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Mental Capacity To Sign Documents

December 10, 2024
When it comes to signing legal documents, mental capacity isn't as simple as 'capable' or 'incapable.' Whether you're helping an aging parent update their will or concerned about a loved one's ability to manage contracts, knowing the legal standards for capacity can help you make informed decisions and avoid future complications. Learn what courts look for and the key warning signs you shouldn't ignore...
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Home for the Holidays: Starting Elder Care Conversations

December 3, 2024
The holiday season brings families together, offering more than just festive celebrations. For adult children with aging parents, these gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to observe how well their loved ones are managing and to have important conversations about future care needs. Here's what to look out for and how to approach these discussions...
Older couple meeting with elder law attorney about estate planning for an early dementia diagnosis.

Estate Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia: A Guide for Rochester Families

November 19, 2024
When a loved one receives an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, families in Rochester and throughout New York face many challenges. While managing medical care is often the first priority, creating a comprehensive estate plan is equally crucial. Early planning helps protect both your loved one's wishes and their financial security. Learn why early planning matters...
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Can You Replace the Executor of Your Mother's Estate?

November 12, 2024
When a loved one passes away, dealing with estate matters can be challenging enough without the added stress of an executor who isn't performing their duties properly. Whether you're concerned about your mother's estate or planning ahead for your own estate, understanding the process of replacing an executor in New York State is crucial.
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Comprehensive Life Care Planning: Integrating Estate Planning and Elder Law in NY

October 8, 2024
At Rochester Elder Law, we believe in a holistic approach to planning for your future. This approach, known as life care planning, combines the crucial elements of estate planning and elder law to ensure you're prepared for every stage of life. Let's explore how these areas intersect and why they're essential for New York residents...
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Life in the Time of Dementia: A Film Series Worth Your Evening
Life in the Time of Dementia: A Film Series Worth Your Evening
April 29, 2026

This May, Rochester's own Reel Mind Film Festival returns to The Little Theatre with a deeply timely series — Life in the Time of Dementia: Stories of Memory & Change — featuring three documentary films and post-screening panel discussions exploring memory, caregiving, and the shifting sense of self that comes with cognitive change.


For families navigating a loved one's dementia diagnosis, these are stories that often go unspoken. This series brings them into a shared space for reflection and dialogue.


The Lineup:

May 13 | Facing the Wind

(US, 2024 – 58 min)


Two women whose lives are upended by their husbands' Lewy body dementia diagnosis find each other — and build a podcast community rooted in humor, friendship, and resilience.

May 20 | The Genius of Marian

(US, 2013 – 85 min)


A son races to preserve the legacy of his mother, celebrated artist Marian, as Alzheimer's disease threatens to erase her precious memories.

May 27 | Human Forever 

(The Netherlands, 2023 – 80 min)


Filmmaker Jonathan de Jong travels the world exploring how different cultures care for people living with dementia — and how we might make the future more beautiful and inclusive for them.

Details:


Get tickets at https://filmfreeway.com/TheReelMind/tickets

  • Individual tickets are $10
  • A festival pass covering all three screenings is $25
  • Financial assistance is available — contact the festival directly through https://reelmindfilmfest.com/
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Close up of an elderly man signing a legal document

Mental Capacity To Sign Documents

December 10, 2024
When it comes to signing legal documents, mental capacity isn't as simple as 'capable' or 'incapable.' Whether you're helping an aging parent update their will or concerned about a loved one's ability to manage contracts, knowing the legal standards for capacity can help you make informed decisions and avoid future complications. Learn what courts look for and the key warning signs you shouldn't ignore...
Family having a discussion at the dinner table with a Christmas tree in the background.

Home for the Holidays: Starting Elder Care Conversations

December 3, 2024
The holiday season brings families together, offering more than just festive celebrations. For adult children with aging parents, these gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to observe how well their loved ones are managing and to have important conversations about future care needs. Here's what to look out for and how to approach these discussions...
Older couple meeting with elder law attorney about estate planning for an early dementia diagnosis.

Estate Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia: A Guide for Rochester Families

November 19, 2024
When a loved one receives an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, families in Rochester and throughout New York face many challenges. While managing medical care is often the first priority, creating a comprehensive estate plan is equally crucial. Early planning helps protect both your loved one's wishes and their financial security. Learn why early planning matters...
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