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In 2023, victims of financial fraud aged 60 and older lost an average of $34,000 to scams. Estate planning is one of the most targeted areas because the stakes are high and the process is unfamiliar to many. Here's what the most common scams look like, and how to protect yourself.

Protecting Seniors From Estate Planning Scams In 2023, victims of financial fraud aged 60 and older lost an average of $34,000 to scams. Estate planning is one of the most targeted areas because the stakes are high and the process is unfamiliar to many. Here's what the most common scams look like, and how to protect yourself.

You get a call saying you inherited land you never knew existed. Your first instinct: hang up. But what if it's real? More people than you'd think have unclaimed money or property. This post walks through how to tell a legitimate heir search from a scam, and why it all comes back to having a clear estate plan.

Could You Own Land Without Knowing It? You get a call saying you inherited land you never knew existed. Your first instinct: hang up. But what if it's real? More people than you'd think have unclaimed money or property. This post walks through how to tell a legitimate heir search from a scam, and why it all comes back to having a clear e...

Most people avoid talking about their estate plan with family, and that silence often leads to confusion, conflict, and hurt feelings later. The good news? One honest conversation can prevent most of it. Here's how to have it well.

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