Elder Law Issues.
“Elder Law” refers to the particular legal issues that can arise as people get older. As people age, they can become vulnerable to financial, emotional, and even physical abuse—often by people who are looking to secure some kind of financial gain. In British Columbia, there are laws in place designed to protect the vulnerable. Legatum help you protect yourself from exploitation or can assist you keeping your vulnerable loved one from being exploited.
Diminished Capacity.
What do you do when a loved one is no longer able to make decisions for him or herself due to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another illness? How can you protect your loved one from a person who may want to take advantage of their diminished physical or mental capacity? What do you do if you see evidence of the physical or financial abuse of an elderly loved one? What if someone is accusing you of physically or financially abusing an elderly loved one? Legatum can assist you in getting the legal authority you need to assist your loved one or protect yourself from claims of abuse.
