Elder Exploitation Protection: Legal Strategies to Safeguard Seniors

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Gifting Real Property Poses Problems

Sometimes our clients want us to prepare gifting real property (usually their home) .to their children. They may believe that

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Avoiding Probate in Florida

Probate can be slow, involves court costs and attorney’s fees, and will involve a court. For all these reasons, you

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Elder Law Guidance vs. Placement Services

We are lucky in Collier County to have many good assisted living facilities. You can choose facilities in North Naples,

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Common Signs of Elder Abuse

Elderly individuals often go through health issues they did not experience when they were younger and may have been unprepared

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A Good Estate Plan Can Reduce Elder Exploitation

Financial elder exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st Century” with one study suggesting that older Americans lost

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Will POA Prevent Guardianship?

A good Florida estate plan will always include planning for possible incapacity. A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) names a

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Elder Abuse on the Rise during COVID-19 Pandemic

Whether at home or in a long-term care facility, elder abuse is on the rise as social isolation during the

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Coronavirus Scams to Avoid

Everyone is interested in the latest news on the fast developing situation around COVID-19 or Coronavirus. Of course, scammers are

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New Tool to Stop Exploitation of Elderly

In July 2018, Florida took a significant step in protecting vulnerable adults from exploitation by introducing two powerful legal tools. These new laws empower individuals to seek immediate injunctions to freeze contested assets and impose strict penalties on those who violate these protections. With the ability to file petitions without an attorney and the assurance that no prior exploitation needs to be proven, this legislation opens the door for swift action against potential abusers. Discover how these groundbreaking measures can safeguard the rights and well-being of our elderly population and learn about the resources available to navigate this process.

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Did you know that a con artist is the best scammer of the elderly?

Did you know that there are criminals such as the con artist who continue to attempt to get sensitive financial