Learn more about elder abuse – how to identify, prevent, and deal with it.
Legal Tools for Estate Planning
Estate planning refers to making plans for what happens when a person passes away, including what happens to their property.
Planning ahead can prevent elder abuse by guarding against others taking advantage of the adult while they are still alive. There are legal consequences if someone pressures an adult when it comes to estate planning.
Legal tools for estate planning include:
- Wills (made by a mentally capable adult)
- Designated beneficiaries (for certain assets)
- Pre-planning funerals
Learn more about estate planning tools on OakNet – our website for older adults.