Apr 24, 2018 | Advisors, Elder Fraud, Long-Term Care Planning
The largest coordinated sweep of identity fraud involving US seniors has recently been conducted. The US Department of Justice has reported that more than one million elderly people have collectively lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of this targeted...
Mar 31, 2018 | Elder Fraud, Long-Term Care Planning, Veterans
In an Administration unafraid to fire key cabinet members with little warning, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Dr. David Shulkin, is rumored to be high on President Donald Trump’s list of next in line. The cause of this disdain by the President?...
Jul 7, 2016 | Directive to Physicians, Durable Power of Attorney, Elder Fraud, Medical Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more problems than they solve, especially for our senior population. This newsletter highlights...
Feb 19, 2016 | Advance Directives, Declaration of Guardian, Elder Fraud, Elder Law
Insights from a Professional Guardian by Karen Fonville, LMSW, TxCG Private Professional Guardians are professionals with experience in the issues related to guardianship and have met their states credentialing requirements for certification. For the purposes of this...
Oct 20, 2015 | Advisors, Elder Exploitation, Elder Fraud, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts
When a person decides to make a last will and testament, there are various duties which will need to be performed by others once the will has been probated. Whether choosing a trustee to manage money or perhaps a guardian over minor children, each position, along with...
May 15, 2015 | Adult Children, Elder Exploitation, Elder Fraud, Elder Law, HIPAA Release, Long-Term Care Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
Most people do not want to think about, let alone discuss, the sexual habits of their parents. For most people, the elderly are asexual beings. They do not have physical desires. However, if forced to look at the issue, all of us will come to the realization that...
