ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Recently, an 82-year-old woman died in a hospital after developing severe dehydration, malnutrition, bruising, and cuts, all of which could have been avoided, had the staff been more attentive and better...
Elder Abuse: Underreported and On the Rise
January 5, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER 2 million and counting elders suffer from elder abuse every year in the United States. However, with elder abuse on the rise, and the fact that elder abuse are often not reported, the actual number can...
Beware of Miscellaneous Fees Charged by Brokers
December 24, 2014
When you work with a broker, you can expect to pay a certain amount in transactional fees and charges, most of which can be split into two categories: commission or markup for a specific trade and miscellaneous fees for...
Seniors Should be Cautious When Purchasing Deferred Annuities
December 10, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A report released by the Financial Conduct Authority in February 2014 said that the deferred annuities market is messy and that customers are not getting the deals that they deserve. Deferred annuities are...
Who Owns The Nursing Homes In California?
December 9, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER The answer to “who owns the nursing homes in California” is “who knows?” Home to the largest amount of nursing homes as well as for-profit nursing homes, the fact that it is...