Category: Elder Abuse
Studies reveal that one in ten community-living seniors experience some form of abuse. However, studies also indicate that victims only report one in 24 cases of abuse. Unfortunately, many seniors are in precarious and vulnerable positions, and some people exploit
According to 2022 statistics, 26% of surveyed elderly in Los Angeles report being financially abused. And this isn’t even inclusive of the unreported cases, which make up 14 out of every 15 elderly abuse cases, according to recent research. These
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