Littman Krooks LLP Press Release
                                                             For Immediate Release
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Cathleen Bahan
Littman Krooks LLP
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      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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