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Downey Brand LLP

Gambling, Racehorses, and Protecting Your Loved Ones from Testamentary Fraud: They Have More in Common Than You Think

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A question for you: do you have an estate plan? Of course you do, everyone needs an estate plan. Second question: who is(are) the beneficiary(ies) of your estate plan? Someone you love and trust, I presume. Perhaps a spouse,...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Safeguarding Your Loved Ones: Top Five Measures to Protect Against Elder Fraud and Abuse

As our loved ones age, it is crucial to ensure their safety and well-being, especially in the face of potential threats like elder fraud. Protecting older family members from financial exploitation requires proactive measures...more

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Customs' New Modernized Broker Regulations Change the Broker-Importer Dynamic: Are You Prepared?

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On October 18, 2022, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the long anticipated final rule for the modernization of Customs broker regulations under 19 CFR part 111. The rule will go into effect on December 19,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FINRA Report Highlights New Topics and Emerging Risks for 2022

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On February 9, FINRA published its 2022 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Management Program (2022 Report), an authoritative resource for member firms to evaluate and, where necessary, enhance their compliance programs...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Recent Uptick in Financial Fraud Claims Can Be Contended Through Classic Defense

The COVID-19 outbreak brought much uncertainty and vulnerability, due in no small part to the uptick in financial fraud. Since May of 2020, it has been reported that the Department of Justice has charged over 600 defendants...more

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Sacramento Court: Only a Health Care Agent Can Contract for Placement in an RCFE

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Incapacity planning is a major component of an estate plan. Quite often people name one person to serve as a health care agent and another person to serve as a financial agent. What role does one agent have as opposed to the...more

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Court Affirms Sanctions Order Against Fiduciary Due To Discovery Abuses

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In Eng v. Kolbe, a mother sued her daughter for abusing a power of attorney document. No. 03-15-00409-CV, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 2680 (Tex. App.—Austin March 30, 2017). The daughter was assisting her aging parents with their...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Power of attorney abuse: What can you do about it?

A financial power of attorney — sometimes called a “power of attorney for property” or a “general power of attorney” — can be a valuable planning tool. But it’s susceptible to abuse by scam artists, dishonest caretakers or...more

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