About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
How a Lawyer Can Help Your Business With Environmental Regulations
There are many legal and regulatory requirements within the process of starting a new business. The same is true if your existing business wants to expand its operations or acquire new property. A lot of legal planning goes into ensuring that your company is well-established and in compliance with federal and state laws. An area of law that business owners tend to overlook is environmental law. “A lot of people back-end environmental law, and I think that’s a mistake,” says …
How To Ensure Legal Protection for a Parent With Dementia
Creating an estate plan helps older people prepare for what's to come. At a minimum, a plan should include a will, power of attorney, and a health care proxy detailing how to distribute assets upon death and appointing individuals to make financial and medical decisions. A trust and estates lawyer can answer your questions to ensure financial protection for your loved ones. For more information on asset protection and long-term care planning for Alzheimer's or dementia, consult an elder law …
What Is Elderly Financial Abuse?
Elder financial abuse involves a person fraudulently or inappropriately taking or misusing an older adult's resources for personal gain. Perpetrators of elder financial abuse might steal directly from an older adult or use deceitful methods to take their money. Get legal advice about preventing elder financial abuse from an elder law attorney. Understanding Elder Financial Exploitation Elder financial abuse is one of the most common types of elder abuse. According to the National Center on …
What Does a Medicaid Planning Attorney Do?
“In 30 years of practicing elder law, I have determined that the fear of long-term care costs is universal, regardless of how much money someone has,” says Minnesota elder law attorney Laura J. Zdychnec. “Individuals will agonize and lay awake at night wondering about it.” Given the enormous financial stress involved, “It’s well worth an hour or two of attorney time to get your questions about Medicaid planning answered up front so that you understand how the system will …
How Do You Become Eligible for Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a federal program directed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides vital financial support and benefits to eligible individuals. How do you collect social security? This article will cover eligibility basics for the main types of benefits. For legal help, reach out to a social security lawyer. What Are Retirement Benefits? Social Security provides benefits to people in a wide range of circumstances, including: Retirees through Social Security …
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement and Should I Have One?
A prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) is a legal document that individuals create before getting married. Prenups are “intended to address issues between people who are about to get married in the event of their death or divorce, including financial issues, custodial issues, and child support,” says Joseph P. Cadicina, a family law attorney at Cadacina Law in Morristown, New Jersey. Also called an “antenuptial agreement” or “premarital agreement” in some states, the …
Can My Parental Rights Be Reinstated After Termination?
Every state has laws for the termination of parental rights, but fewer than half provide for the reinstatement of parental rights after termination. In states that allow reinstatement, requirements and processes vary. This article will give an overview of why parental rights are terminated and how they can be reinstated in some situations. If you are seeking reinstatement of your parental rights, it’s strongly encouraged that you speak with a family law attorney for guidance through the …
How Do You Terminate Parental Rights?
Parents have legal rights and responsibilities in caring for their children. From making education and health care decisions to providing for a child’s daily needs, parents are responsible for all aspects of a child’s growth and development. The purpose of parental rights is to provide for the best interests of the child. Sometimes, however, a child's best interests require that their parent's rights be terminated so that the child can be put in the legal custody of someone else. …
What Does a Guardian Ad Litem Do?
Guardianship is a legal relationship in which an adult is authorized to represent the best interests of a person who can't represent themselves. In family law cases, one kind of guardianship is especially important: The guardian ad litem. The court appoints a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of minor children in disputes such as child custody, divorce, or the termination of parental rights. “Every state has some form of a guardian ad litem,” says Joseph P. Cadicina, a …
How Much Does It Cost To Get a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
If you live in a nursing home and have experienced neglect or abuse from caregivers or other staff, there are steps you can take to address the situation: Report the abuse: Nursing homes are subject to regulation and oversight by state and, in some cases, federal government agencies. Depending on where you live, you can request an investigation through your state’s department of health, adult protective services, or the state’s ombudsman program. File a lawsuit: Filing a report with …
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