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Protecting Your Parents' Finances: How to Recognize and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
April 28, 2026

Protecting Your Parents' Finances: How to Recognize and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial exploitation costs seniors over $28 billion annually. This guide breaks down the warning signs of financial abuse, concrete steps to protect your parents, and legal tools that provide both security and autonomy.

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Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney: What Every Family Needs to Know
April 27, 2026

Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney: What Every Family Needs to Know

When a loved one loses the ability to make decisions, families face a critical legal question: is a power of attorney enough, or is guardianship necessary? Understanding the key differences — cost, court involvement, timing, and scope — can save your family thousands of dollars and months of stress.

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Advance Directives Explained: Living Wills, Healthcare Proxies, and POLST Forms — And Why You Need All Three
April 25, 2026

Advance Directives Explained: Living Wills, Healthcare Proxies, and POLST Forms — And Why You Need All Three

Most people focus on who gets their money when they die — but what about who makes decisions while you're still alive? Advance directives are the legal tools that answer that question, and not having them in place can leave families in crisis.

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Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What Families Need to Know When a Loved One Can No Longer Make Decisions
April 20, 2026

Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What Families Need to Know When a Loved One Can No Longer Make Decisions

When a loved one loses the ability to make sound decisions, families face an urgent legal crossroads. Understanding the difference between guardianship and conservatorship — and knowing which path to take — can protect your family member's wellbeing and finances while preserving their dignity.

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Power of Attorney: The Most Important Legal Document You Probably Don't Have
April 14, 2026

Power of Attorney: The Most Important Legal Document You Probably Don't Have

A power of attorney may be the single most important legal document in your estate plan — yet millions of Americans don't have one. Learn about the different types, why waiting too long can be devastating, and how to protect yourself and your family.

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Elder Financial Abuse: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Stop the Exploitation of Seniors
April 9, 2026

Elder Financial Abuse: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Stop the Exploitation of Seniors

Elder financial abuse costs seniors over $3 billion per year — and most cases are never reported. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, who the perpetrators are, what legal remedies exist, and how to build a legal safety net that protects your aging loved ones before exploitation begins.

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