New rules have been put in place to protect seniors with brokerage accounts from financial scams that could drain the accounts before anyone notices. As the population ages, elder financial abuse…
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Problems with Guardianship Abuse Leading to Calls for Reform
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls for reform of the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system, being harmed and exploited…
Why You Should Use a Lawyer for Medicaid Planning
Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save…
Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?
A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another…
Short-Term Care Insurance: An Alternative to the Long-Term Care Variety
Short-term care insurance provides coverage for nursing home or home care for one year or less.
Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care
Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care Plan
Six Things to Consider Before Making Gifts to Grandchildren
Six Things to Consider Before Making Gifts to Grandchildren
Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year's Resolutions
The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. Less than half of…
Boulder County Elder Abuse Reports Up
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…