John Amos, an actor who starred in such television shows as Good times, The Mary Tyler Moore Show AND West Winghe is believed to have died of congestive heart failure, but his only daughter Shannon has her doubts. She has accused her brother of elder abuse, including isolating Amos from others, impersonating him in communications and neglecting his medical needs.
Join WealthManagement.com Senior Editor David Lenok as he talks with Neil Solarz, shareholder and principal at Winestock Manion, about estate planning, wealth transfer and trust administration. With over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to his clients, Neil sheds light on a topic often overlooked in financial advice – elder abuse and the complexities of end-of-life care.
This episode highlights the delicate balance between respecting clients' autonomy and protecting them from potential abuse, providing actionable insights for counselors and families.
Key relationships:
- Elder abuse complexes and family disputes using the estate controversy of the late actor John Amos as a case study
- How geriatric psychiatrists and advocates can provide valuable insights to support decisions
- Common warning signs of elder abuse
- The importance of proactively updating estate plans
- And more
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About our guest:
Neil Solarz advises his clients on estate planning, wealth transfer and trust and probate administration. Applying over 30 years of experience and an empathetic and caring approach, Neil focuses on getting to know his clients, their families, business relationships and concerns. His clients appreciate this effort, as it helps Neil build consensus among family members during the planning stages and reduces the emotional stress common to trust and probate administration.
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