Seniors are increasingly becoming targets for elder abuse financial exploitation. As people over 50 years old control over 70 percent of the nation’s wealth, fraudsters are using new tactics to…
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Breaking Down a Power of Attorney in Ohio
A power of attorney (POA) is one of the most powerful legal documents an individual can possess. Having a POA carries significant responsibility. If it’s in the wrong hands, it…
Signs of Elder Exploitation and Financial Abuse
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, about 5 percent of senior citizens report elder financial abuse from a family member. This shocking statistic reinforces the need to…
How to Spot the Red Flags of Elder Financial Exploitation
In our last blog post, Manning & Clair shared the story of “Ron,” an elderly man from Summit County, Ohio who was financially exploited by an allegedly “helpful” neighbor who…
A Tale of Deceit: Exposing Elder Financial Exploitation
It started as an office visit by a family to probate the estate of their late brother who had recently died of cancer. But what appeared to be a simple…