There are certain victim risk factors such as advanced age, female gender, cognitive or physical impairments, and language and communication issues, that all lend themselves to leaving someone open for financial exploitation. This doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone who has these factors is going to be a victim, it does however mean that these are […]
Married Couples and Medicaid: What Happens If the “Well Spouse” Dies First?
We can be very successful through various planning means in protecting assets for a married couple through the well spouse, or the one who is not in the nursing home (known in Medicaid-speak as the community spouse). But, what if that spouse happens to be the one who dies first? Most married couples have what […]
Alzheimer’s Planning: What Is A Geriatric Care Manager And Why Do You Need One?
A Geriatric Care Manager will most likely have a background in nursing, social work, gerontology, or even a combination of these and are experienced in dealing with problems facing elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s. Because they tend to have a lot of contacts in the community, a Geriatric Care Manager is also a valuable resource of […]
About That Negative Review On Avvo …
A recent update to the post below, as of January 21, 2001: Avvo’s previous misplaced concern has been resolved on their end, and they would now like to actively promote Dent-Coulson Elder Law as the go-to attorney for estate planning and elder law. I first learned that a very negative review of me had been […]
Financial Exploitation of Elders: The Two Basic Types
The financial exploitation of elders is a devastating problem. The annual losses in the United States is estimated to range in the billions of dollars. There is, however, quite a bit of divergence in the studies because it is a seriously underreported problem. There are two basic types of financial exploitation of elders. The first is stranger […]
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