West Palm Beach and Florida in general have an aging population and many adult children see their parents retire to South Florida. A recent article out of Tennessee highlights a problem that is also rampant in South Florida – elder abuse. Are you concerned about con artists scamming your loved ones? The proper answer may be a West Palm Beach guardianship or power of attorney. Do you know how to protect your loved ones (and their assets) in West Palm Beach? Learn more here.
Nashville Tennessee Exposé : Elder Abuse is on the Rise
- Channel 5 News for Nashville Tennessee has recently come out with a study concerning common elderly aimed scams perpetrated by con artists.
- Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and the surrounding areas has a robust retired community.
- Are your loved ones residing and retiring in South Florida?
- You may be interested to hear that con artists are on the rise and often one of the tell tale signs a probate judge looks to when determining if guardianship is proper is whether or not a person is being taken advantage of financially.
- Can you think of any common scams?
West Palm Beach Elder Abuse and Cons
- Here are just a few of the common scams that are perpetrated on the elderly in West Palm Beach.
- Magazine subscriptions may be promised for long-term periods at a discount, often with the magazines never appearing.
- Another common scam involves home repair agreements where a supposed contractor would take a deposit and never do the work.
- Watches out con artists have also been known to claim to be a grandchild in dire straights requesting bail or other money quick.
- So what can you do to protect your loved ones in West Palm Beach?
- You may want to consider setting up a power of attorney or guardianship.
West Palm Beach Guardianship
- West Palm Beach probate courts have established rules of guardianship, which may be able to protect your loved ones.
- The court can set up a limited or full guardianship with a range of rules that account for most situations.
- For example a court may take away the financial control while leaving social decisions to the ward.
- Who is going to serve as your relative’s guardian?
- Did you know that in West Palm Beach professional guardians exist to serve if you or a loved one are unwilling or unable to serve.
- What if a guardianship is not appropriate?
- You may still want to consider setting up a power of attorney over certain important issues.
Want to learn more about guardianship abuse in West Palm Beach and the rest of the nation?
Check out the entire expose by clicking here.