There are six types of elder abuse that families must be aware of when caring for a senior family member - physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect and abandonment. Estate settlement deals with all the financial assets of a testator and therefore is vulnerable to financial abuse. Families and executors should be aware of any ownership or will changes that appear to be made without clear consent from the testator. Legal counsel should be considered if there are any discrepancies related to financial abuse.
What you need to know
A probate guide written for people who aren’t lawyers
Probate is notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin. We get it, and that’s why we made a probate guide that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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