The elderly are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population. Easily tricked into a scheme, their gullibility often accompanies a lifetime of accumulated assets allowing for potential payment to awaiting recipients. Sadly, one of the biggest perpetrators of schemes against elderly adults are their own family members. Some older adults inadvertently give away thousands of dollars because the effects of dementia-related illnesses may leave them unable to distinguish between legitimate bills and solicitations which come in the mail.

The elderly are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population. Easily tricked into a scheme, their gullibility often accompanies a lifetime of accumulated assets allowing for potential payment to awaiting recipients. Sadly, one of the biggest perpetrators of schemes against elderly adults are their own family members. Some older adults inadvertently give away thousands of dollars because the effects of dementia-related illnesses may leave them unable to distinguish between legitimate bills and solicitations which come in the mail.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning and administration related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning and administration related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning and administration related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning and administration related legislation.

Precise drafting of legal documents is of utmost importance. This article highlights the importance of precise drafting in estate planning documents, specifically the will, where the consequence of ambiguity in drafting, in this case, could cost millions.

Precise drafting of legal documents is of utmost importance. This article highlights the importance of precise drafting in estate planning documents, specifically the will, where the consequence of ambiguity in drafting, in this case, could cost millions.

A variety of scholarships are available to attend the 2020 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference June 18-20, 2020 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. IndyBar's Bench Bar Conference is Indiana's premier event to bring lawyers, judges and paralegals together for a great time and top-notch CLE programming. Scholarships funded by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will be awarded in addition to those awarded through IndyBar sections and divisions.

A variety of scholarships are available to attend the 2020 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference June 18-20, 2020 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. IndyBar's Bench Bar Conference is Indiana's premier event to bring lawyers, judges and paralegals together for a great time and top-notch CLE programming. Scholarships funded by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will be awarded in addition to those awarded through IndyBar sections and divisions.