Wednesday, 20 July 2022 13:39
Teresa presents a closer look at the newest laws related to elderly exploitation and abuse, in her seminar "Elder Abuse in Florida" for the FICPA North Suncoast
Elder Abuse in Florida
In this seminar, we provide an overview of elder abuse in Florida. Attendees will learn about the relative laws, criminal and civil liabilities, as well as, detecting, reporting, and preventing abuse. New trends in guardianship law are also discussed.
Wednesday, July 20th @ 5 pm ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
Wednesday, July 20th @ 5 pm ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021 20:00
Teresa continues the discussion on guardianship weaponization, explaining preventive measures and protective strategies to avoid victimization in her seminar, "The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 2)" via Live National Webinar
The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 2)
Although the Florida Guardianship Act is supposed to shield the elderly and other vulnerable members of society from exploitation, it can be used as a sword by the unscrupulous. In this 2-part seminar series, we review Florida Guardianship laws and discuss financial exposure and victimization.
In Part 1, we examined the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
In this Part 2, we'll have a quick review of Part 1 and discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
In Part 1, we examined the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
In this Part 2, we'll have a quick review of Part 1 and discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
Thursday, April 29th @ 12 Noon ET
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Monday, 22 March 2021 20:00
Teresa presents on the weaponization of guardianships, reviewing real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong and shedding light on how this can happen, in her seminar, "The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 1)" via Live Webinar
The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 1)
Although the Florida Guardianship Act is supposed to shield the elderly and other vulnerable members of society from exploitation, it can be used as a sword by the unscrupulous. In this 2-part seminar series, we review Florida Guardianship laws and discuss financial exposure and victimization.
In this Part 1, we examine the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
Next month in Part 2, we discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
In this Part 1, we examine the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
Next month in Part 2, we discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
Tuesday, March 23th @ 12 Noon ET
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Monday, 07 December 2020 19:00
Teresa and Eric discuss new elder exploitation laws imposed on medical & health professionals in Florida in their seminar, "What All Medical Professionals Should Know about Florida’s New Elderly Exploitation Laws" via Live National Webinar
What All Medical Professionals Should Know about Florida’s New Elderly Exploitation Laws
Learn about the duties put on Medical Professionals to report financial exploitation and abuse of the elderly and other vulnerable adults. Practical advice for medical and health professionals to ensure they adhere to the new laws is provided, as well as, the potential legal consequences for failure to do so.
Tuesday, December 8th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 20:00
Teresa explains the latest in financial scams affecting older Floridians via National Video Broadcast
Legal Alert: Senior Citizen Scams (October 2020)
Attorney Teresa N. Phillips discusses the latest senior scam alert.
Check out Teresa's short video message. A few short minutes could save you a world of grief.
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Monday, 12 October 2020 20:00
Teresa continues our series on Protecting Senior Citizens from Financial Exploitation Scams with her newest seminar, "New Florida Laws and Trends related to Elderly Exploitation" via Live Webinar
Protecting Senior Citizens from Financial Exploitation Scams: New Florida Laws and Trends related to Elderly Exploitation
In this next segment of our series on elderly financial exploitation, we will take a closer look at the newest laws related to elderly exploitation and abuse, many of which just took effect on July 1, 2020 and look at both statewide and national trends in this area of law.
Tuesday, October 13th @ 12 Noon ET
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