Vlog/Blog

When a sibling, step-parent or other caregiver takes control of an aging parent's finances and healthcare, it can lead to disputes within the family. An attorney specializing in trust and estates litigation can provide guidance and legal assistance in such situations. They can facilitate mediation to resolve issues amicably, initiate guardianship proceedings if necessary, help in granting Power of Attorney to another sibling, and even start trust or elder law litigation if there's a need. The ultimate goal is to protect the rights and interests of the parents, ensuring their wellbeing and safety.

Elder abuse is far too common. While Elder abuse can manifest itself in the form of neglect or physical violence, financial abuse is just as prevalent. In today's vlog, we review a case study in financial abuse of a terminally ill man by his second wife who is 30 years his junior. She hatches a plot involving the use of duress, coercion, undue influence and fraud to steal her husband's money and rob his children from a prior marriage of their inheritance. Can she be stopped?