ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A new pilot program in Orange County formed March 1 aims to help victims of elder abuse, made up by a committee of county agencies. The agencies in the network have reserved beds for older victims. The...
Category: Elder Financial Abuse
Power of Attorney Can Easily Turn to Elder Abuse
February 18, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER It is highly common for an elderly person to obtain a power of attorney. According to the American Bar Association, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document where the principal authorizes an agent to...
Growing Population and Elder Abuse in California
February 6, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to the Administration of Aging, (AoA) elder abuse is the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by anyone that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Elder abuse can come in...
The Rise of Financial Elder Abuse
February 3, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Seniors have increasingly become a target of many crimes. As elders get older, their ability to make smart financial decisions become tougher. As a result, elders will often fall prey to financial elder...
Index Life Insurance Policies are Highly Problematic for Seniors
February 2, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Index Universal Life insurance policies are long-term, fixed investments. As the name suggests, it is a permanent life insurance product. Universal life insurance policies are said to guarantee payments to...