Tag: elder abuse
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Power of Attorney or Guardianship for Older Adults: Confront and Avert Misuse
When it’s apparent that a power of attorney is being improperly used, is there any recourse? Here, we explore this important question.
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Elders and Real Estate Fraud: A Burgeoning Problem
Evelio and Milagros Esteban are in their 70s and they’ve been homeowners for years. But recently they ran into trouble paying their mortgage. That was when they mistakenly transferred their home deed to another Miami resident, who offered to help them rent out their home. Thinking they were signing a Section 8 housing application —…