Bernard A. Krooks to Speak on Financial Abuse of Seniors
June 15, 2010 (White Plains, NY)-- Bernard A. Krooks, Esq.,
managing partner of Littman Krooks LLP, will teach a seminar on "Fraud and
Exploitation of the Elderly" at Pace Law School in New York City on June 16.
The course is being conducted in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
on June 15. World Elder Abuse Awareness
Day was established in 2006 to increase understanding of the problem of elder
exploitation and neglect and to protect the dignity, rights and financial
security of seniors.
The seminar will focus on the financial exploitation of seniors, in many
cases committed by a close relative or other trusted person. Lessons from the Brooke Astor case will be
used as illustration. In addition,
recent changes to New York's
power of attorney law will be examined, some of which were designed to prevent
elder financial abuse and to protect seniors from the mismanagement of their
affairs by caregivers.
"This is a timely and socially significant topic," explains
Krooks. "The current economic climate is
increasing the number of multi-generation households, as families seek to
control living expenses. The temptation
is there, and seniors, as well as concerned family members, need to be aware of
steps to protect against abusive behavior that can result in both economic
disaster and emotional scars."
Bernard Krooks has been recognized as one of the "Best
Lawyers in America"
and as a "New York Super Lawyer." He is
the newly elected president of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County,
a former president of NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), and a
past chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Littman Krooks LLP, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, offers legal services in several areas of law, including Elder Law,
Estate Planning, Veterans' Benefits, Special Needs Planning, Special Education Advocacy, and Corporate and Securities. Our offices are located at 655 Third Avenue, New York, New York; 399 Knollwood Road, White Plains, New York; and 300 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 400, Fishkill, New York. For more information about Littman Krooks LLP, visit www.littmankrooks.com.
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