If you have a loved one who still lives independently but you believe that they are vulnerable to thieves and financial predators, guardianship may be appropriate to protect them.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your loved ones against exploitation as they age is to create an estate plan which gives power to a selected agent to manage their personal and financial affairs.
At Hays Firm, LLC, we are experienced elder law attorneys who have seen an increase of cases involving exploitation of the elderly by their friends, neighbors, and family members.
Elder abuse is on the rise. To protect yourself and your elderly loved ones become educated in the risks and the red flags. Speak to an attorney to set up a plan.
The probate court has special time limitations relating to the filing of claims or actions. Therefore, it is essential that you retain and attorney who understands the unique rules that govern contested claims in the probate court, as quickly as possible.
When the trustee fails to satisfy any of the duties, the trustee may be held personally liable for such failure. The attorneys at Hays Firm LLC represent beneficiaries and trustees in trust litigation.