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Online Legal Documents Company Sued Over Flawed Estate Plan
LegalZoom, one of the most prominent sellers of do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents, is the target of a class action lawsuit in California charging that the company engages in deceptive business practices and is practicing law without a license.
The article from ElderLaw, "Letting a Computer Plan Your Estate: Is It Worth the Risk?" has more helpful information about this subject. Click here to read.
Before It's Too Late: A Test of Online Wills
If you are thinking of preparing your Estate Plans yourself, see this article in the Wall Street Journal.
License to Steal Video Series
Two new “channels” on AARP’s website share information and resources on elder abuse and, more specifically, power of attorney abuse. AARP’s TV show, Inside E Street, aired an episode last week called “License to Steal.” There are links and resources following the video. The show focuses on addressing power of attorney abuse, using the Brooke Astor case as a graphic example and featuring research and law reform efforts. Guests include Lori Stiegel, author of the AARP Public Policy Institute report Power of Attorney Abuse: What States Can Do About It; Linda Whitton, law professor and Reporter for the Uniform Power of Attorney Act; Bob Blancato, Elder Justice Coalition; Congressman Joe Sestak; and Meryl Gordon, author of Mrs. Astor Regrets.
AARP’s Bulletin is providing online coverage of the Astor trial almost daily and includes original coverage, New York Times stories, and links to related AARP material including an estate planning channel and Public Policy Institute reports on guardianship and powers of attorney.
Tricks of the Trade Video Series
A Dateline hidden camera investigation to see what insurance agents say -- and what they don't -- when they think they are alone with a senior citizen.
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