Tag Archives: Elder Law

Determining Incapacity in Florida Courts

The law grants adults the autonomy to manage their legal affairs and personal business, but what happens if an individual’s capability to do so is hindered, either mentally or physically? Determining incapacity for anyone is a case-by-case legal scenario that … more

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It’s Too Hot!: How Extreme Temperatures Can Lead to Nursing Care Neglect

Extreme heat can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, oftentimes leaving individuals feeling faint or ill. Although extreme temperatures pose notable risks for everyone, the elderly are more susceptible to the effects than any other age group. … more

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Rooth & Rooth Attorneys Sponsor Seminole Relay For Life

Rooth & Rooth joins the fight against cancer. Will you join the fight and participate in the Relay for Life? more

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Florida Last Will and Testament Drafting Considerations

Florida last will and testament drafting and creating a lasting legacy. more

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Find the Best Medicaid Planning Attorneys in Pinellas

Need to qualify for Medicaid? Find the best Medicaid Planning Attorney in Pinellas County. Call today more

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Seminole Attorneys 10 Tips for Your Last Will and Testament

The Last Will and Testament is your final message, sort of your note in a bottle! It directs how you intend to have your remaining estate assets divided and distributed. Most divisions and distributions are made to family members and/or … more

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Pinellas County Lawyers Supporting Pinellas Elves for Elders!

With your support we can help make Christmas special for a local elderly neighbor who otherwise may be forgotten. more

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Estate Planning Before It’s Too Late

On one summer trip to Buffalo, New York, Grandpa Ted and I were given the task to fix the washing machine. The door had somehow come off the hinge. Surprisingly, the “hinge” was nothing more than two little marble balls. … more

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Support Pinellas Elves for Elders

Rooth & Rooth Elder Law Attorneys is proud to announce that our office is an official gift drop-off location for the Pinellas Elves for Elders program. Pinellas Elves for Elders provides Christmas and holiday season gifts to seniors who are … more

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What is a “Purple City”?

Hopefully this term will become familiar across the county within the next year. In August, 2015, the City of Seminole declared the start of a “Purple City Campaign”. Susan Rooth is one of the founding Directors of Florida Caregivers Network. … more

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