Blog Page 5

Judge's Gavel

Elder Financial Abuse—Crime of the Century

August 21, 2013

Twenty-five years ago, domestic violence was commonly referred to as a “hidden” crime, which had only recently been uncovered and exposed by the national media. Today, it is elder abuse that often goes unrecognized and under-reported. Although domestic violence is now routinely publicized as a critical issue, worthy of attention in political campaigns and hearings… Read More

Elder Couple at Lake

“I’m in the Will”—Stealing from Mom & Dad

July 27, 2013

Elder financial abuse has been getting a lot of attention of late. This shouldn’t be surprising, given the “perfect storm” of circumstances that have made many seniors an easy mark for unscrupulous exploiters. What many people don’t realize is that most of these cases don’t involve thieves who are strangers. It’s a family affair. The… Read More