Fraud & Financial Abuse
Elder Fraud on the Rise – North Carolinians No Exception
It’s an unfortunate reality that, as people get older, they find themselves at a heightened risk of becoming victims of elder abuse….
NC POA Case Shows it’s Better to Plan in Advance
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision affirmed the Superior Court verdict that an agent under a power of attorney did…
2011 NC Senior Fraud Booklet
The 2011 Consumer Scams and Fraud booklet issued by the North Carolina Attorney General is now available. It is geared to increase awareness of…
AK Bankruptcy Court Avoids Transfer to AK DAPT
In the May 26, 2011 Alaska Bankruptcy Court decision of In re Mortensen, the court avoided a transfer of real property of…
How to Avoid Investment Fraud
As an estate planning attorney and Certified Financial Planner, much of what I do is help people protect and grow their assets….
IRS Offers 2nd Voluntary Disclosure Initiative for Offshore Assets
Today the IRS announced a new special voluntary disclosure initiative designed to bring offshore money back into the U.S. tax system and…
Keeping Your Personal Financial Information Safe Online
From guest author Aaron Huber: Whether you’re keep your money in a conventional financial institution or in an internet based bank without…
North Carolina Senior Helpline
Legal Aid of North Carolina has a Senior Legal Helpline for citizens age 60 and older. The toll-free number is 1-877-579-7562. Intake hours…
Keep Your Information Private
Watch out for telephone calls where the caller requests personal information: “There are no situations in which it is reasonable to give…
Stipulation Leads to Directed Verdict in Fraud Case
Here’s a summary of Burton v. Williams, a recent North Carolina Court of Appeals case (adapted from today’s NAELA eBulletin): Plaintiff sued…
