091 – Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse

May 16, 2019
091 – Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse
Better Health While Aging
091 – Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse

May 16 2019 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K speaks with senior attorney David Godfrey, JD, of the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, about drafting better power of attorney documents so as to reduce the risk of abuse. David works closely with the National Center on Law and Elder Rights and authored an issue brief in 2018 that covers advance planning and how to avoid exploitation. They discuss:

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037 – Interview: Using Powers of Attorney to Help Older Adults

070 – Interview: Addressing & Preventing Financial Exploitation in Aging

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