A bipartisan push is underway to add financial relief to elderly victims of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic to the next federal COVID-19 relief bill. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, along with almost all other state and territorial attorneys general, signed a letter under the sponsorship of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to congressional leadership urging them to add “Edith’s Bill” to the larger coronavirus relief legislation package when passed.
Caretakers of elderly people should know about COVID-19-related fraud
Guardians, conservators, family members, trustees and others who care for elders, those with disabilities and other people with vulnerabilities are wise to understand and be prepared to put protections in place against fraudulent scams related to COVID-19. Financial exploitation is a common form of elder abuse that seems to morph with current events. Our elders are more susceptible to scams and undue influence, and currently, scammers have come up with a variety of coronavirus scams.
Understanding the key responsibilities of a conservator
When a loved one is aging or battling an illness and needs additional help, Colorado law provides numerous legal avenues for support. Among these options is conservatorship, a role that requires appointment by the courts.
Colorado lawmakers stress data privacy in new virtual notarization law
Since March, when Americans started taking safety precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many business and personal interactions have moved online to minimize face-to-face contact. Many states – including Colorado – reacted by issuing emergency rules to allow remote online notarization (RON).
