ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In California, and across the nation, senior citizens are often targeted for various types of scams.  Recently there has been a wave of fraud involving a certain type of scam.  This scam can best be described as the “free inspection scam.”  It is prudent to remember that in […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER For the fiscal year 2013, the United States Justice Department procured 3.8 billion in settlements and judgments combined for False Claims Act cases.  Civil cases are counted in that tally, not criminal cases.  An assistant to the Attorney General in the Civil Division stated that this is the […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Dealing with dementia in a parent or older relative is never easy, and having to handle issues of money or control with that family member or other relatives can put unnecessary stress on an already painful situation. Unfortunately, untrustworthy family members may use these trying times to take […]

Making preparations for dividing up your estate, assets, and possessions is not an easy task, but it is necessary for older Californians to prepare themselves in order to take care of the people they love. Estate planning involves taking stock of your personal wealth and possessions, as well as making […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Genworth Life Insurance Company, Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company, and Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York agree to a multi-state settlement regarding life insurance and annuity practices.  This was a multi-state examination that included Florida, California, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.  […]

Every year, more than 4 million older Americans suffer from emotional, physical, and psychological abuse and neglect, and more than half a million of these victims never report the abuse, California elder abuse lawyers say. Although our society has several institutions such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities in […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A California based nursing home operator has agreed to pay a settlement related to two whistleblower lawsuits.  The settlement is reportedly worth $48 million dollars.  It was alleged that the nursing home operator submitted bills to Medicare for therapy sessions that were unnecessary or never took place.  Ensign […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER San Diego area detectives have arrested a man for elder abuse.  Detectives are calling it their biggest gypsy arrest ever.  The defendant has taken advantage of elderly victims.  The victims are all women in their 80’s.  The defendant is a 35year-old male.  San Diego financial elder abuse attorneys […]

Deferred Annuity Lawsuits On February 12, 2009, a proposed California class-action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court against Texas-based insurer American National Insurance Company (ANICO). The suit alleged that ANICO engaged in illegal, unfair and deceptive business practices in the course of marketing and selling its deferred […]

ANNUITIES – WHAT TO BE AWARE OF? Deferred Annuities – What YOU Should Look Out For