by Barry Haimo | Jun 18, 2015 | Fundamentals, Last Will and Testament
The Challenges of Altering a Last Will and Testament – Part II Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 18, 2015 For those of you who have been following my blog, you may remember my previous post on altering a will. The first chapter in my two-part series discussed some of the...
by Barry Haimo | Jun 11, 2015 | Creditors/Debts, Probate
Elder Scams – The Obituary Debt Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 11, 2015 Financial scams that target elderly Americans have become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. It is estimated that billions of dollars are lost by our country’s elderly every year, and there...
by Barry Haimo | May 21, 2015 | Asset Protection, Scams
Avoid the Funeral Scam with Careful Estate Planning Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 21, 2015 Few crimes are as disgraceful as taking advantage of an aging, vulnerable senior. Yet elder scams have become increasingly prevalent within the last several years, with some...
by Barry Haimo | May 7, 2015 | Asset Protection, Financial Planning
Financial Planning: Joint Accounts Mean Joint Pain Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 7, 2015 In the right circumstances, a joint bank account can be a useful tool for transferring money and avoiding probate. But while setting up a joint bank account with a family member, loved...
by Barry Haimo | Apr 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Scams
Reverse Mortgage Scams Target Seniors Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 9, 2015 Though reverse mortgage loans are supposedly designed to help seniors keep their homes, this financing option can end up casting financially vulnerable elderly adults out. Reverse...