Today’s rapidly aging population, combined with what feels
like busier schedules, is prompting adult children to seek
assistance from third parties with the care of their elderly
parents or relatives.
Professional care is a necessary reality for some and, in most
cases, can be just what the doctor ordered. However, in some cases,
trusted caregivers manipulate, coerce, or even abuse the very
people whom they are hired to protect. What can be done when
caregivers receive, unjustifiably, property from those for whom
they are caring?
It is important to be aware of not only the harm – or
potential for harm – that may come to your loved one, but
also how you can address it. Estates are becoming increasingly
valuable and complex and, therefore, litigious. With that comes
increased scrutiny of those who may be blamed for an elderly
person’s diminished assets. This is not a bad thing.
