Elder Abuse - Idaho Estate Planning

Idaho Elder Law - Elder Abuse Largely Unreported

Are you or someone you love a victim of elder abuse?According to a recent Las Vegas Review-Journal article, titled "Elder abuse underreported, on rise in Nevada," in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, there were 2,839 reports of elder abuse in the Silver State opened for investigation...

New Elder Abuse Law Passed In Kansas

Kansas recently passed a new Elder Abuse Law for victims of financial abuse that are age 70 or older. If offenders are convicted of large-scale financial abuse, they could face more than 40 years in prison.The new law also makes misusing a trust instrument or power of attorney a crime when used...

Idaho Elder Law - Is Dad's New Girlfriend a Gold Digger?

When your “single” parent starts dating again, there may be concerns about the new love in their life. One common worry was outlined in a recent Consumer Reports article - "Is Dad (or Mom) dating a gold digger?" As awkward as it can be to question the new relationship, it may be wise to...

Idaho Elder Law - Mickey Rooney Elder Abuse Issues

With a career of more than 300 films, Mickey Rooney's biggest role may have been when he testified in front of Congress in 2011 about the issue of elder abuse crimes. A recent IBN article, titled "Mickey Rooney's Elder Dispute May Help Protect Millions," notes that elder abuse is a category of...

Idaho Elder Law - Financial Exploitation of Elders Increasing

Elder financial exploitation and abuse is a growing problem, and experts say enough hasn't been done when it comes to teaching the elderly about fraud prevention.A March article in the Miami Herald noted that statistics on elder exploitation are deceptively light. Why? Because there's no one...
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