Category: Elder Abuse
Elder abuse doesn’t just include physical harm, or constant neglect – it also applies to financial crimes, such as stolen cash, jewelry, or a ploy to steal retirement funds. Elder financial abuse is a serious offense in California, with a
Elder financial abuse, especially by caregivers and family members, occurs more commonly than you’d imagine. According to 2020 statistics, cases of elder financial abuse in the U.S. rose by 10%, with losses adding up to over $113 billion. Also known
As a beneficiary to a trust, often the trust is managed by someone else: a trustee. This could be a third party, a family member, or even a professional. For each type of trustee, there is still a risk of
We all know how important it is to safeguard our health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have even taken extra steps to make sure there is no reason for anyone to contest a will or trust if the
Unfortunately, is not uncommon for a caretaker to manipulate their elderly patients into marrying them to gain access to the finances of the elderly person. It used to be that with a legal marriage, the married person has certain automatic