Protect Your Elderly Parents from Scammers – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Scam artists often target older adults, partly because they have amassed greater wealth.
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do? Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
While every American is equal in the eyes of the law, the rights of older adults often fall under the radar.
What to Ask a Prospective Elder Law Attorney – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
A consultation is an initial meeting with a lawyer. During this meeting, you can discuss your unique situation and your concerns.
What Should I Know about Guardianships? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Guardianships – also referred to as conservatorships – are drastic and invasive.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
How Do I Plan for My Incapacity? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
What would happen if you were mentally or physically unable to take care of yourself or your day-to-day affairs? You might not be able to make sound decisions about your health or finances. You could lose the ability to pay bills, write checks, make deposits, sell assets, or otherwise conduct your affairs. Unless you’re prepared, incapacity could devastate your family, exhaust your savings and undermine your financial, tax and estate planning strategies.
Why Do Seniors Get Scammed by Family Members? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Picture this scenario at the bank: A woman walks into her branch with her 25-year-old grandson and they're ready to transfer $4,000 or so out of Grandma's account into his. Is the grandson running a scam? If so, can the bank do anything to stop it?
Financial Scams Targeting Seniors: How To Protect Yourself – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Billions of dollars are lost to financial scams every year, and seniors are particularly at risk. One widely cited study found that older Americans lose $36 billion a year to elder financial abuse. This includes exploitation, fraud and trust abuse.
What Can I Do When My Aging Parent Refuses to Give Up Control? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
There are plenty of aging parents out there making life difficult for their adult children…
How are Financial Advisors Trying to Prevent Financial Exploitation? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
One in five older Americans falls prey to financial exploitation each year. Banks and financial advisers are now stepping up front-line defenses.