Discovering that an elderly loved one is being financially abused sometimes does not occur until it is too late. The abuser has already done significant damage, stealing possessions and cleaning out bank accounts.Findings by a Securities Industry and Financial Markets...
Month: May 2017
Can pets be part of an estate plan?
Pets have evolved from loyal companions to “furry children.” More and more owners consider them as actual members of their family. Over the past few years, divorce laws incorporated “pet custody” into marital dissolution agreements.Estate planning is also providing...
You don’t have to be rich to have an estate plan
A certain level of chaos followed Prince throughout his storied career.Last-minute invitations announcing a last minute, late night concert would see his loyal legion of fans rushing to his famed Paisley Park studios.A dispute in the nineties with record label Warner...
The growing need to protect a growing senior population
The population of older, wealthier people continues to increase. That growth coincides with people looking to exploit the vulnerabilities that come with advanced age. Yet, financial exploitation continues to be overlooked and unreported. The problem is only getting...