Elder Law & Estate Planning

What are the most important estate planning documents? Why you need them? Why your loved ones need them? Why you need them now! You will learn about the essential provisions and proper use of the Durable Power of Attorney, Last Will and Revocable Trusts. You will learn how to avoid the pitfalls and problems you […]

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Alzheimer’s Association 4 Part training program for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia’s.  Part 3 “Family Dynamics, Community Resources, Keeping the Caregiver Healthy“ presented by Carolyn DeRocco, Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, on November 18, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm at The Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT.  Call 203-757-7660 to RSVP.

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Alzheimer’s Association 4 Part training program for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia’s.  Part 2 “Communication Techniques Behavioral Challenges Safety“ presented by Carolyn DeRocco, Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, on November 11, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm at The Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT.  Call 203-757-7660 to RSVP.

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Alzheimer’s Association 4 Part training program for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.  Part 4 “Legal & Financial Issues” presented by Attorney Julia M. Brown, on November 25, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm at The Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT.  Call 203-757-7660 to RSVP.

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Alzheimer’s Association 4 Part training program for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.  Part 1 Alzheimer’s Association Programs & Services  presented by Stephanie Seaman and “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease”, by Dr. Joseph Soufer, Chase Medical Research, on November 4, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm at The Village at East Farms, 180 […]

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“Essential Estate & Health Care Planning: Make sure your wishes are honored & loved ones protected” is a quarterly seminar presented by Attorney Julia M. Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney. The seminars are held at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center located at 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT. The seminars are 45 minutes with time […]

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The presentation to Corporate Staff at Rivera Health Care will cover: • Payment issues • Legal documents and critical provisions • Admissions and Discharge Question and answer period to follow.  To be held on August 20, 2014 at 10:00am at Rivera Health Care Corporate Headquarters

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Check the Speaking Engagements category to find out where the next “Essential Estate Planning” Seminar will be held. Our seminar on “Essential Estate Planning” will help you to avoid unhappy results in the event of your death or disability. Did you know that if you die without a Will your spouse will have to split your estate with your children? If you […]

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Essential Estate Planning Seminar to be presented by Attorney Julia M. Brown, CELA to the Middlebury AARP Chapter, at 1:00 PM on Tuesday March 1, 2011 at Middlebury Senior Center.  This seminar is free of charge but attendees need to RSVP to the Senior Center. Middlebury Senior Center: 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT  06762 ; Phone 203-577-4166

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“V.A. AID & ATTENDANCE PENSION BENEFIT- A WAY TO HELP PAY FOR HOME CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FOR THE VETERAN AND THE SURVIVING SPOUSE” This benefit can be invaluable to help pay for the cost of care to remain at home or help pay towards assisted living and in some cases toward nursing home costs. Eligibility requirements, the […]

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THE CRITICAL STEPS TO AVOID A LONG TERM CARE CRISIS

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On October 27, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 1:00PM, I and several panelists will present A Community Symposium on Caring for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Integrating Best Practices 2010 and beyond.  It will be held at the Lutheran Home in Southbury, CT.  Register in advance by calling Lisa at 203.264.9135 ext 159, […]

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Title: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Hospitals and Skilled Nursing: Navigating the Legal, Financial and Insurance Maze Location: Waterbury Hospital, Wednesday, September 29, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Speaker: Julia Brown, Accredited Veterans Claims Specialist by the Veterans Administration, Law Office of Julia M. Brown, Waterbury, CT One of the biggest challenges facing many people as they advance […]

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Attorney Julia M. Brown will discuss the importance of advance planning, essential legal documents and what’s available to pay for long-term care at a free program open to the public on Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. This presentation takes place at the Jewish Federation, 444 Main St. North in Southbury. Attorney Julia M. Brown, […]

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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES: PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE CARE GIVER SPOUSE PLANNING TO UNDERTAKE IN ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING I. Confirming and expressing wishes & values II. Medical Legal documents PLANNING TO UNDERTAKE IN ADVANCE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Financial Legal documents definition and use II. Assets III. Role of Long Term Care […]

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On October 26, 2007 Attorney Brown was a featured speaker at the CT NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorney’s) seminar for Connecticut Elder Law Attorney’s on “Connecticut’s DRA Regulations: Implementation and Strategies”.

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Attorney Brown will conduct a family training workshop at Maplewood of Danbury on November 13, 2007 on “Legal Issues and Alzheimer’s Disease”.  The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring this workshop for care givers and other family members.

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