{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"009: See Something, Say Something - Elder Abuse","description":"In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten welcomes trust and estate litigator Denise E. Chambliss from Tri-Valley law firm Hoge, Fenton. During their discussion, Denise and Kirsten hone in on the specifics of trust and estate litigation with an emphasis on elder abuse and undue influence. Kirsten highlights that elder abuse is an epidemic, it\u2019s happening everywhere, and it\u2019s often happening right under our noses. In response, Denise defines, characterizes, and zeros in on how best to defend those abused and how to prevent it from happening in the first place. Top Three from Episode #009: If you suspect something in regard to elder abuse, say something. It\u2019s not just happening with family members. Elder abuse is a crime. Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:00 \u2013 Denise defines and characterizes elder abuse 6:23 \u2013 How does undue influence fit in? 7:55 \u2013 Elder abuse is considered these two types of crimes 8:45 \u2013 Family members aren\u2019t the only ones who abuse the elderly 11:30 \u2013 How hard is it to prove elder abuse in court? 12:17 \u2013 How does decision making factor into a case? 14:00 \u2013 How does a No Contest Clause fit into the elder abuse arena? 16:07 \u2013 What would make a No Contest Clause more effective? 17:12 \u2013 How to avoid litigation 21:15 \u2013 Denise shares what other areas elder abuse can crop up in   Episode #009 Freebie: Discussion About the Dreaded No Contest Clause Denise works hard as a trust and estate litigator to help protect and defend those who might not understand what\u2019s happening to them anymore but also to educate and protect the trustees, executors, and beneficiaries who are involved. A big part of that is speaking out and educating others on the myriad of ever-changing laws in this field. One that has an impact on the issue of elder abuse is the No Contest Clause. It is an intriguing element to many people, yet they don\u2019t know how to navigate it in order to use it to their best advantage. In a recent article authored by Denise, she details the history of and changes to the law, what became of the\u201cSafe Harbor\u201d provisions, and the best practices for an enforceable No Contest Clause combined with a disinheritance. This is essential information everyone should know when it comes to effective estate planning, and Denise is giving you exclusive access! Click here to download the discussion! Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com. ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"