Older Americans forfeit approximately $37 billion annually to financial fraud. However, new legislation under consideration in Congress would impose more stringent penalties for these crimes
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Florida Congresswoman Proposes Registry for Elder Abusers
U.S. Representative Gwen Graham from Tallahassee, Florida, recently announced that she plans to introduce new legislation that would allow states to create a searchable registry
Communication Key in Caring for Parents
Good news for older parents: your children will help support and care for you as you age. That’s according to a new study from Fidelity
The Ins and Outs of Community Property
Many married couples living in the U.S. own assets that are deemed legally separate. This may include a business or real property purchased in one
How Do I Contest a Will?
Without some communication about what’s in a person’s will, there can be big surprises when this individual passes away—especially if children or grandchildren are cut
Leave Your Kids a Legacy by Looking at The Rockefellers
Entrepreneurs may have a hard time deciding if they want to leave their children a large inheritance. You don’t want to create entitled, spoiled kids,
How Much Insurance is Enough Insurance?
A $1.5 million term life insurance policy will cover the bills if one spouse dies. But it may not provide an inheritance for your kids,
Be a Smart Shopper When Looking for a Final Resting Place
A Sarasota, Florida cemetery was warned by county officials to bring the grounds up to code or be fined. Recent reports had described overgrown grass
The Importance and the True Cost of Estate Planning
It seems as though Prince is now almost as famous for not having a will as he is for hit records. He left behind a
Zoo Receives $3M Trust Donation from Animal Lover and Fan
A $3 million trust donation has been given to the Little Rock Zoo and is the largest gift the zoo has ever received, according to
Dispelling Misconceptions and Misinformation About Medicare
Medicare home health coverage can be vital for seniors who are recently sent home from the hospital or who are suffering from a chronic condition
Is Elder Abuse the Next Big Crime Wave?
About 400 social workers, law enforcers, lawyers, nursing home workers, and others who work with vulnerable adults gathered recently at the University of Minnesota to