Elder Issues - Alexandria Skinner, J.D., Mediator and Attorney

Don't wait to plan your estate

By Skinner, on February 17th, 2013%

Don’t wait to plan your estate! . . . → Read More: Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!

WELCOME

By Skinner, on November 27th, 2012%

Welcome to a law and mediation practice that is focused on quality and sustainability of results for clients in the long term through non-adversarial resolution of family conflict . . . → Read More: NON ADVERSARIAL FAMILY AND ELDER LAW AND MEDIATION

What Is A Mediator?

By Skinner, on March 31st, 2012%

This post answers the question, “what is a mediator?” . . . → Read More: What Is A Mediator?

What Does a Mediator Do?

By Skinner, on February 6th, 2012%

How to schedule an appointment . . . → Read More: What Does a Mediator Do?

Food Stamps for the Elderly and Disabled

By Skinner, on November 3rd, 2011%

Low income elderly and vulnerable adults in South Carolina receive special, streamlined application to qualify for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP) . . . → Read More: Food Stamps for the Elderly and Disabled

When to suspect Undue Influence or Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

By Skinner, on September 30th, 2011%

Do you have a gut feeling that something is not right with regard to an elderly or vulnerable adult, or how that person is being treated by others? Here are some warning signs about exploitation, which is a form of elder abuse. . . . → Read More: When to suspect Undue Influence or Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

By Skinner, on July 9th, 2011%

Is this dispute something you can work through yourselves, something a mediator can help with, or do you need to call law enforcement? This article discussing stages of conflict and intervention strategies appropriate for each stage will help you decide. . . . → Read More: Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

Peace Of Mind

By Skinner, on July 5th, 2011%

A list of documents you should compile, store in a safe place, and make sure your loved ones know where to find . . . → Read More: Peace Of Mind

Do I Need a Trust?

By Skinner, on July 4th, 2011%

A comprehensive legal checkup will include consideration of your circumstances, your goals, and whether a trust would (or would not) be useful to help you achieve your long term objectives. . . . → Read More: Do I Need a Trust?

Scapegoating in Conflict Resolution, Part I

By Skinner, on February 15th, 2011%

When we are confronted with a problem that has no easy or obvious solution, it’s tempting to scapegoat rather than address the true causes. Here is a personal story that illustrates the basic idea of scapegoating and shows why it’s not a good method of conflict resolution. . . . → Read More: Scapegoating in Conflict Resolution, Part I