Elder Abuse

Our Elder Law practice is dedicated to aging issues. Each day we see the unfortunate truth that for seniors living longer doesn’t mean they are living better.  Aging causes declines in physical and cognitive abilities which makes seniors more vulnerable to becoming victims.  “Elder Abuse” can happen to anyone – a loved one, a neighbor,

 

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Attorney Emma Hemness is one of Florida’s Top 100 Lawyers from Super Lawyers

Emma Hemness is Tampa Bay’s greatest legal treasure for those seeking elder law and estate planning advice. Although she is humble when you speak to her, you immediately realize there is a powerhouse of knowledge behind her easy demeanor. Emma is frequently recognized, consulted and acknowledged by her peers statewide as the leading authority in

 

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What did you do for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?

Today, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused‬, ‪‎neglected‬, and ‪‎exploited‬.  Many ‪‎victims‬ are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help themselves and depend on others to meet their most basic needs. Abusers of older adults are both women and men,

 

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