As our society ages, more and more people are being asked to take on these roles, but they come with both powers and responsibilities, and problems can arise.
Category: Elder Resources
National Think Tank Begun on Elder Financial Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 15, 2015 – On the 10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is launching the National Institute on Elder…
Reports of Elder Abuse Jump in Boulder, CO--Probate Litigation Attorney
According to an article in the Colorado Daily Camera on December 22, 2014, reports of elder abuse have doubled since the new reporting act was enacted in Colorado.
Elder Abuse Litigation, Colorado Probate, Will Contests, Guardianship, New Elder Justice Federal Website
U.S. Department of Justice Launches the Elder Justice Website The new website, http://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/, offers resources for victims, family members, prosecutors, researchers, and anyone who works with older adults. Victims and…
Trusts, Probate and Estate Law. White House Press Release--WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2014 WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT…
Colorado Probate Litigation
COLORADO PROBATE LITIGATION The Meyer Elder Law Firm strives to protect your families future. Whether drafting a trust, advising a personal representative, contesting a will, or representing a guardian or…
Free Fraud Prevention and Safety Summit in Parker, Colorado (May 15, 2014)
empowering seniors with tools and information to stay safe and prevent fraud before it happens
7 Scams on the Elderly
A MetLife survey estimated that seniors older than 60 have lost nearly $3 billion a year to financial abuse. And surprisingly, much of this abuse is not from strangers.…
Elder Abuse Mandatory Reporting Bill Clears CO Senate
The bill would require doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy members, law enforcement officers, nursing home staff, home health care workers and others to report any neglect or abuse of anyone…
Guardians
A Public guardianship or conservatorship is where the State or an unrelated third party and not you or a family member takes control of your life. What began as a humane…