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      05May
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      New Brokerage Account Safeguards Aim to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams

      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…

      22Feb
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      Long-Term Care Insurer Cannot Be Sued for Elder Financial Abuse

      Long-term care insurance policyholders suing Bankers Life and Casualty Company were dealt a blow by the Oregon Supreme Court when it ruled that the state’s elder financial abuse statute does…

      16Nov
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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…

      24Sep
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      Pay Attention to the Small Details When Dealing with Long-Term Care Insurers

      A long-term care insurance company recently cancelled the insurance coverage of an elderly woman who accidentally wrote the wrong amount on her premium check. The case illustrates the need for…

      24Sep
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      Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Causes Rethinking of Disaster Preparedness

      The recent tragedy in which ten Florida nursing home residents died when the nursing home lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.

      17Aug
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      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…

      24Jul
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      Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18

      Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18

      29Jun
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      Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?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…

      03May
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      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.

      20Apr
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      Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care

      Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care Plan

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      About Rhett

      Rhett Meyer

      Rhett Meyer is a Colorado attorney in the area of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Rhett has represented victims in nursing homes and in in-home caregiver abuse and neglect cases. His reputation as an aggressive advocate for elder rights has resulted in significant recoveries for senior citizens and their families.
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