Recent Posts in Elder Abuse Category
Posted on Nov 9, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
Often times we view the courts and the government as entities that are there to help us in our times of need. However, that may be a false sense of security when it comes to estate affairs. Claims of ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
With the many budget constraints on the State of California at the moment, there are also many concerns about being able to report crimes, like elder abuse, in a timely manner. Thankfully, a new law ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
Famed Hollywood icon, Mickey Rooney, testified a few months ago before a Special Senate Committee on Aging regarding his experience with elder abuse . Like so many other elder abuse cases, Mr. Rooney ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is acknowledged today on Wednesday June 15, 2011. And it is recognized that abuse of the elderly is not only a current problem, but unfortunately, a growing one. In ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2010 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
You may locate a company that is willing to charge a cheap rate to draft your will. Certain organizations even offer free drafting of wills as part of non-profit services. While some of these events ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2010 By Renee Linares
When drafting an estate plan you must consider many factors, including who drafts your will and/or trust. Certainly you should look for a qualified attorney. If you have concerns about how a trust was ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
Maybe you have heard of "trust mills" in the news. These companies often masquerade as presenting estate planning services to clients at low costs. Often times they take advantage of elderly people ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2010 By Renee Linares
You may not know the exact definition of the legal term "undue influence" however that does not mean you have not been a witness to such wrongful conduct. Often times the elderly are victims to people ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2010 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
California defines what evidence must be shown whenever you are seeking to prove that a person lacks capacity to make a decision such as update their will or draft a new will. However, what type of ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2010 By Renee Linares
One of the sad realities is that many people are taken advantage when they are most vulnerable, in their golden years, while in the care of someone they trust. Unfortunately, anyone close to the ...
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