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Potential Decrease in Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exemption, Did it Pass and Does it Impact You?

Potential Decrease in Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exemption, Did it Pass and Does it Impact You?

A hot topic among our clients is the proposed amendment to the Federal Lifetime Gift & Estate Tax Exclusion and how it may affect their

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Comparing Life Care Planning to Traditional Elder Law

Comparing Life Care Planning to Traditional Elder Law

This year, we are getting the word out there about the Life Care Planning we offer that involves a licensed social worker to act as

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Lottery Scams are on the Rise

Lottery Scams are on the Rise

At first, you might think your prayers have been answered. A recent woodtv.com article, “88-year-old nearly scammed by fake lottery, warns others,” tells the story

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New York Police Officer Sued for Welfare Check on Senior

New York Police Officer Sued for Welfare Check on Senior

“A police officer was shielded by qualified immunity from a claim that he violated residents' civil rights, when he entered into a home uninvited to

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Some Facts about Elder Financial Exploitation

Some Facts about Elder Financial Exploitation

“As with those who have endured other types of abuse, victims of financial elder abuse often feel they can't or shouldn't seek recourse.” Perpetrators of

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Tennessee Eyes New Law on Elder Abuse

Tennessee Eyes New Law on Elder Abuse

“A group of lawmakers have teamed up to address what they said is a growing issue across the state – elderly abuse.” Tennessee state lawmakers

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Use Caution in Helping with Seniors’ Finances

Use Caution in Helping with Seniors’ Finances

Assisting someone with his or her finances sounds simple, right? Your mom, a neighbor or the person for whom you provide home health care may

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Preparation for the Possibility of Alzheimer’s

Preparation for the Possibility of Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association reports that one in three seniors will die with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. These dramatic numbers mean that, either

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Beware of Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Beware of Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Scams targeting senior citizens are on the rise, so the real question isn’t if a scam will be tried, but when. TC Palm’s recent article,

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Florida Courts Continue to Improve Senior Guardianship System

Florida Courts Continue to Improve Senior Guardianship System

Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga announced the creation of a task force that will work on guardianship issues facing Florida’s courts. Labarga noted that few

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Take Action Now to Keep Money Safe as You Get Older

Take Action Now to Keep Money Safe as You Get Older

“Taking steps when you're younger can be essential to keeping your money safe in your later years.” You’ve all heard the sad stories about the

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North Carolina’s Senior Tar Heel Legislature Sets Priorities for Seniors

North Carolina’s Senior Tar Heel Legislature Sets Priorities for Seniors

The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel legislature (NCSTHL) met recently in Chapel Hill for its final meeting of 2016. The committees discussed resolutions and established

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