Two-thirds of U.S. adults have no will. That means many Americans do not handle their affairs post-death. It is a topic people prefer to refrain from discussing or dealing with. Unfortunately, they leave their dying intestate for grieving family members and other potential heirs to settle the descendant’s affairs.  Considering this, people without a will should […]

People are different. They have different lifestyles, beliefs, family models, finances, etc. This can all play into how someone wants to leave their estate. Furthermore, there may be challenges with one or more heirs. An example is family members struggling with addiction or horrible finances. The law recognizes this, so there are various trust options […]

A legal document that transfers one’s assets into a Trust’s name and is a legal entity with separate and distinct rights. The document sets the terms for managing the assets and, eventually, the distribution to the designated beneficiaries. It can provide peace of mind by letting the person control the disbursement of their assets. There […]

Previously mentioned were the top five scams exploited in the aging community, but there are additional scams people should be aware of. Everyone is subject to scams, but the older generation tends to fall, victim, because the deceptions appear genuine, and the person may not recognize the dishonesty. Scams come in many forms, including text […]

Elder Abuse Scams are soaring. Older people get swindled out of more than $3 billion yearly. 3.5 million seniors are victims of financial exploitation each year, with an average loss of $34,200. Every day, older adults are harmed by mistaken assumptions and inadequate assessments of their decision-making capacity in the criminal and civil justice systems. […]

The number of senior scams has risen. In 2021, over 92,000 victims over 60 reported losses of $1.7 billion, a 74% increase from 2020. Seniors are targeted by scammers daily and in a variety of ways. Why are seniors targeted? There are several reasons why scammers target seniors. The most common reason is that thieves […]