“Some workers may be too old to contribute to a traditional IRA.” Kiplinger’s recent article, “Tax-Smart Ways to Save When You're Too Old for a
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CFPB Publishes New Guide to Combat Elder Exploitation
“CFPB issues guide and best practices to help communities create protection partnerships for seniors.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) recent press release, “Consumer Financial
Intentional Entrepreneur Boot Camp
I’m very excited about co-creating and co-teaching an intentional entrepreneur boot camp. In this bootcamp, we are not only going to show you how to
Some Things to Know About Trusts
There are a lot of benefits of trusts, but there also are some disadvantages. NJ 101.5’s recent post, “The disadvantages to trusts,” discusses some of
Don’t Go Commando Without a Will
Did you know you need a will? You really do. Creating a will can make certain that your assets are transferred the way that you
Elder Abuse Grows with Senior Population
The Administration for Community Living says that hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited every year, reported The Hillsdale (MI) Daily
The Nuts and Bolts of Defending a Will Contest
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to the defense of a will contest.The National Law Review article “Defending a Will Contest”
Which One of Us Should Take Care of Mom and Dad?
With Americans living longer, many Baby Boomers now find themselves giving financial and emotional support to their aging parents. An important part of this process
Making the Move to a New Home in Retirement
The recent article at capecod.com, “5 Tips for Seniors Planning a Move: Think ‘Resizing’ Not ‘Downsizing,’” explains that elder law attorneys are sensitive to the
A 529 Savings Plan for the Disabled?
This isn’t exactly a 529 plan. However, it’s sort of like one. It’s a new kind of account that’s similar in some ways and is
Tough Laws Proposed to Combat Elder Financial Fraud
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
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