Berk Law Group actively monitors legal changes affecting our clients, particularly those involving mentally incapacitated individuals. Recently, we ... Read More
Elder Abuse
2023 Major Amendments to Arizona Probate Code
The legal landscape is ever-evolving, with laws being amended to address the changing needs of society. One such amendment in Arizona is SB1291, ... Read More
Court of Appeals gives little guidance in Adult Protective Services Act Statute of Limitation Case
On August 10, 2021, the Court of Appeals issued its decision in In Re Norvelle. The case offers some interesting lessons, although it gives us very ... Read More
Free to Leave: Interested Persons Pursuit of Financial Exploitation Claims
Arizona’s Adult Protective Services Act, “APSA” for short, was adopted to expand the rights and claims to remedy abuse, neglect and financial ... Read More
Arizona’s Adult Protective Services Act Registry
Arizona has a large population of vulnerable adults. Arizona adopted the Adult Protective Services Act (“APSA”) in 1980. The Arizona legislature has ... Read More
Federal Government Enhancing Criminal Prosecution of Nursing Home Abuse
The United States is growing old! The National Academy of Sciences Engineering Medicine reports that the number of U.S. citizens ages 65 and older is ... Read More