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Ensure Elderly Parents Don't Fall for the Grandparent Scam

Imagine this… You are an elderly grandparent who lives alone. You get a call in the middle of the night from your college-aged...

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Secure Your Senior Parents' Identity and Financial Assets

Today, we live in an uber-connected world, where nearly every type of financial transaction—shopping, banking, investment management—can...

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Seniors Can't Afford to Make These Estate Planning Mistakes

Estate planning really should be considered as soon as you acquire your first asset, have a child, or step into adulthood in any truly...

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Elder Financial Abuse: 4 Warning Signs to Look For

Some of the most disturbing crimes against the elderly involve financial exploitation. While physical abuse is often easy to spot,...

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Do Your Parents Need Your Help with Managing Finances?

Caring for an aging parent is a common challenge for Baby Boomers, and now even Gen Xers and Millennials. And, stepping in to help manage...

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How to Have a Conversation about Estate Planning with Aging or Sick Loved Ones — Part 2

In part 1, I shared the first part of my article on how to discuss estate planning with aging (or sick) loved ones. Here’s the bottom...

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How to Have a Conversation about Estate Planning with Aging or Sick Loved Ones - Part 1

Someone you love is aging. Or maybe, facing a potentially terminal illness. You know it’s time for them to think about end of life...

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How to Avoid a Court Ordered Guardianship If You're Elderly

As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally incapacitated. Hopefully,...

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How to Prevent Being Ripped-Off When You Become Elderly

It is estimated that $37 billion is stolen from elderly Americans every year. Here are some tips on how you can ensure your parents (or...

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Planning for a Parent Diagnosed with Alzheimer's

According to the Alzheimer’s Association of Hawaii, there are more than 28,000 people living in Hawaii with Alzheimer’s disease and more...

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How to Protect Your Parents from Financial Exploitation

According to a recent study by the Investor Protection Trust and Investor Protection Institute, the top three ways that the elderly could...

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6 Major Mistakes Hawaiʻi Families Make

Before you choose an estate planning attorney, understand the common missteps that can quietly affect families — and how to approach planning with clarity and confidence.

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