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New bill aims to curtail elder financial abuse
Two senators introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday that aims to cut down on elder abuse by encouraging advisers and the financial institutions they work for to report potential financial fraud...
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Former Granite City resident accused of stealing money from family member
KMOV.comGRANITE CITY, Ill. (KMOV.com) – A former resident of Granite City is facing felony charges for allegedly forging checks and stealing money from a family member.Daniel J. Moutria, 52, of...
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California's New Assisted Suicide Law: Whose Choice Will it Be?
California has passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide, which is scheduled to go into effect during 2016. "The End of Life Option Act" was sold as giving patients choice and control at the...
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Tonight on T. S. Radio: Speaking up for the Elderly!
Guest will be: Carole Herman – President and Founder of FATE -Foundation on Aiding the Elderly, (blogs in the Huffington Post).Discussion first hour will be the FS 400.0238 Punitive Damage Limitations...
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Preventing Financial Exploitation Presentation at ACC
Financial exploitation is a fast–growing form of abuse of older individuals and adults with disabilities. In order to help raise awareness about this issue Alpena Community College Foundation Gift...
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Commission slams Brevard judge again
As part of a response to embattled John C. Murphy's response for a court order to show cause, the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission chastised the judge for tarnishing the reputation of the...
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ABC Action News, Sarasota FL: Guardianship Complication
Published on Oct 30, 2015"Imagine, just for a moment, a court-appointed Guardian taking complete control of every aspect of your elderly Mom or Dad's life..." Alan Cohn, Lead Anchor, News 7 at 7,...
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WSJ: Are Guardianship Systems Under Critical Review?
By Katherine C. Pearson, Dickinson Law, Penn StateA recent article in the Wall Street Journal focuses on challenges in state courts to how guardianships operate and the role of courts in appointment...
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Partners Report Lawyer to Conn. Officials, Allege $3 Million Theft From...
State attorney disciplinary officials are seeking an interim suspension for a Southbury attorney, claiming he collected exorbitant fees of more than $3 million while acting as executor and trustee for...
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Man allegedly scams elderly woman on home sale, then drops her off at...
Kyle PamA man accused of selling an elderly woman’s home to a straw buyer and keeping nearly all the profits for himself was arraigned Thursday in Boston Municipal Court, according to the Suffolk...
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House keeper charged with exploitation of elderly woman
Opal Elaine TillmanJefferson County, Ala. — Family members of an 87 year old Jefferson County woman believe her house keeper took advantage of her by isolating her from them and steeling her money.Opal...
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Dougherty County officials see increase in crime against elderly
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Dougherty County law enforcers say exploitation crimes against the elderly are skyrocketing Investigators, prosecutors, and judges all agree that crooks see many seniors as easy...
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Assisted living home manager Bianca Gilmore explains refund policies after...
CHANDLER, AZ - The owner of two Valley assisted living facilities is addressing allegations that she withheld security deposits after clients passed away.Two people complained to us, that they couldn't...
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Lyon County, administrator to pay $2.1 million for stolen items
By Carri Geer ThevenotLas Vegas Review-Journal Lyon County and former Public Administrator Richard Glover must pay $2.1 million to the heirs of a man whose Wellington home was looted after his death...
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NJ Lawyer Indicted for Stealing From Elderly Client
A disbarred New Jersey lawyer is facing charges that he fleeced an elderly client out of nearly $100,000.A state grand jury on Nov. 9 indicted Jersey City solo Joseph Talafous Jr., 53, on charges of...
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Disbarred NC lawyer indicted on embezzlement charges
LINCOLNTON, N.C. —A disbarred Lincoln County lawyer has been indicted on 11 counts of embezzlement. Local media report a grand jury indicted Peter Capece on Monday. Authorities say he is accused of...
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Ageism: A Call to Awareness*
An Introduction from Ashton Applewhite on Vimeo.The performer steps on stage. From the front row I am captivated. Her charisma is infectious; I am hanging on every word. I feel like I am at a TED Talk...
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Mom enters nursing home; son to become homeless
A devoted son may soon be homeless, all because his mother is in a nursing home and the state is taking her home to pay for it.It's a story everyone with aging parents need to hear about, as it could...
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What’s ahead for wealth management in the United States?
Wealth management in the United States is a huge business today. And it is about to get a lot bigger. The Deloitte Center for Financial Services expects US household assets to increase from $87...
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