As reported in the Boulder Daily Camera, the Boulder County District Attorneys Office has noted an uptick in reports of abuse and exploitation of elderly people and people with developmental…
Year: 2016
10 Ways the Elderly Can Avoid Financial Abuse
Increased dependency due to illness, disability or cognitive impairments can make seniors susceptible to financial abuse.
Fighting Nursing Home Discrimination Against Medicaid Recipients
While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know…
Execute a Power of Attorney Before It's Too Late
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases. This crucial document allows a person you appoint —…
Checklist: Hiring a Home Care Provider
Most people prefer to be cared for in their home rather than a nursing home, but finding a home care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting.…
Six Things to Consider Before Making Gifts to Grandchildren
Grandparents often are particularly generous to grandchildren as they see their family’s legacy continuing on to a new generation. In many cases, grandparents feel they have ample resources and their…
Guardianship and Conservatorship and Alternatives
Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to…
What is Undue Influence?
Undue influence occurs when someone exerts pressure on an individual, causing that individual to act contrary to his or her wishes and to the benefit of the influencer or the…
Execute a Power of Attorney Before It's Too Late
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases. This crucial document allows a person you appoint —…
5 Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family (Which Probably Means Yours)
If you are in a relationship, but not married, been married more than once, have children by more than one partner, or have beneficiaries who cannot manage funds for one…