A Lesson Learned at Prince’s Expense
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A Lesson Learned at Prince’s Expense

In the last issue of A Step Ahead, we discussed how David Bowie’s failure to incorporate a trust in his estate plan opened his plan to public scrutiny. This month we lost Prince, another trend setting entertainer whose estate is going to occupy the media. Within days, the public was informed that Prince died “intestate,”...

Elder Abuse — Myths and Misconceptions
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Elder Abuse — Myths and Misconceptions

Our perceptions about elder abuse are often misguided. Unfor- tunately, our misconceptions affect our ability to recognize the signs of abuse and our sense of urgency about stopping it. Here are some of the myths:   1. Elder abuse only occurs in nursing homes. Even though elder abuse does occur in nursing homes, most of...