Deferred Annuities, also known as fixed annuities are long term investments that often do not allow withdrawals for 10-20 years or more and can carry exorbitant fees for early withdrawal. The purchaser of these annuities deposits a premium in exchange for a rate of return that is typically guaranteed for […]

American Equity Sells Deferred Annuities to Seniors A financial elder abuse lawsuit was brought against American Equity: an investment and annuities company. The complaint alleged that American Equity unethically and fraudulently sold inappropriate deferred annuity policies to seniors. The lawsuit additionally alleges that American Equity marketed and solicited these seniors […]

While many seminars regarding estate planning opportunities may be helpful, some are used as vehicles to defraud consumers. Contact an attorney at The Evans Law Firm at 415-441-8669 or 888-50-EVANS or info@evanslaw.com to schedule a free initial consultation to learn about potential estate planning cons and scams.

Government investigators have found that skilled nursing facilities (SNF) may not be meeting basic requirements to look after their elderly residents. In February, the Department of Health and Human Services created a report that shows overwhelming statistics of the overall deficiency in the quality of services provided from nursing homes […]

Alzheimer’s disease is an advanced disease that destroys one’s memory and other important mental functions, including intellectual and social skills, as it is the most common cause of dementia, making those who Alzheimer’s more susceptible to elder abuse and which calls into question the person’s mental capacity or competency. In […]

-ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER- Congress instituted The False Claims Act (FCA) in order to hold individuals and businesses accountable if they partake in fraudulent activity regarding government entities. Individuals, called whistleblowers are urged to bring these claims to court on behalf of the government. Whistleblowers are imperative in providing such information to […]

By The Evans Law Firm of The Evans Law Firm on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. -ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER- Substance abuse in one form or another is very strongly connected to elder abuse. In fact, according to the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, substance abuse is almost always involved […]

By The Evans Law Firm of The Evans Law Firm on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. -ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER- Inflating the price of services and equipment to Medicare or overbilling is an unfortunate reality facing the government. This activity results from a variety of sources including for-profit nursing homes, which comprises of […]

-ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER- A whistle blower is a person who reveals some type of dishonest or illegal activity within an organization to the public or someone with authority. Being a whistleblower can sometime mean that you must stand alone. If you find yourself or an employee in a position where the […]

By The Evans Law Firm of The Evans Law Firm on Friday, May 24, 2013. -ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER- Seniors whose mobility is limited require adequate care to prevent pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores. Over 2.5 million people suffer from bedsores each year in the United States. Preventing bedsores is easy. […]