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Protecting Our Elderly Friends and Family from Scams and Money Loss

July 19, 2019 by Louis N. Teti, Esq.

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By Donald P. Bristol, Paralegal and Louis N. Teti, Esquire-

As many of us are aware, the prevalence of scam artists targeting and taking advantage of elderly individuals is increasing at an alarming pace. These scam artists consistently fine-tune and perfect their skills and the statistics are distressing – according to the Treasury Department’s inspector general for tax administration, between 2016-2018 there have been a reported 1.6 million calls from IRS impersonators, with victims just of this form of scam losing more than $47 million

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.  And the numbers are only on the rise.  The scammers frequently target the elderly population, taking advantage of a generation that appreciates and values timeliness of bill payments, current tax filings, etc. There are few things less alarming and distressing than receiving a telephone call or e-mail with the message that you’re delinquent in bill or tax payments, and without immediate action, the authorities will be at your home to arrest you.

According to the IRS’s website:

  1. The IRS will never call to demand immediate payment over the phone.
  2. The IRS will never call or e-mail you to verify your identity by asking for personal or financial information.
  3. The IRS will never demand that you pay taxes without the ability to ask questions or appeal a bill.
  4. The IRS will never ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone or e-mail.
  5. The IRS WILL NEVER threaten to send local law enforcement officers to you have you arrested for not paying.

The IRS’s website also has information on contacts to reach out to if you or anyone you know has received such threatening or suspicious calls.

Very recent news has included disturbing reports of elderly individuals, so distraught after the realization that they had handed over a life’s savings to complete criminals, who went so far as the extreme of taking their own life.  We can all do our part – while we are asked to check in on our elderly friends, family, and neighbors during times of extreme weather, let’s also take a moment to check in with them to make sure they know NOT to hand over their personal information and hard-earned assets to fraudsters.  And if you suspect they have been victimized by these or any other scams, immediately report them to the appropriate authorities.


MacElree Harvey estate planning attorneys are committed to helping clients protect, preserve, and control their assets during their lives, even if they become disabled. Our estate lawyers also work with clients to help them implement a plan which will pass on their estates to loved ones in the manner they want – while minimizing the cost of Federal Estate, State Inheritance and Federal Estate Income taxes.

Lou N. Teti, chair of MacElree Harvey’s estate practice, represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of estate, business succession, and tax planning matters.

If you have questions about a tax or estate planning matter, call (610) 436-0100 or email [email protected] to arrange a meeting with a member of our estate planning team.

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Lou Teti to Participate in Panel Discussion for the Chester County Community Foundation

May 30, 2019 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Lou Teti, Estate Planning Attorney

On Friday, June 14, Lou Teti will participate as a panelist in the Chester County Community Foundation’s “Door Openers to Major & Planned Gifts” presentation. During this session of the C4 Series, participants will learn from the region’s advisors about their involvement in planned giving philanthropy decisions.

When: June 14, 2019, at 9:00 am

Where: The Chester County Community Foundation, 28 W Market St., West Chester

Click here for more information.


Lou Teti is the chair of MacElree Harvey’s Estates & Trusts Practice. Mr. Teti represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of estate, business succession, and tax planning matters. He frequently speaks on estate planning, tax planning, estate administration, and philanthropic planning.

To learn more about Lou’s practice, call (610) 840-0312 or email [email protected].

Filed Under: News Tagged With: estate planning, Estates and Trusts, Lou Teti, planned giving

Lou Teti Named Honorary Chair of Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Fine Art Show

August 23, 2018 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Lou Teti, Estates & Trusts AttorneyMacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Louis N. Teti has been selected as Honorary Chair of the 3rd Annual Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Fine Art Show. Opening the weekend of October 6, the 2-day show will feature the work of Jan Wier and original art expression of 50 local and regional artists.

Attendees throughout the weekend will have the opportunity to purchase the art displayed. A percentage of art sales will help fulfill the auxiliary’s annual pledge to Paoli Hospital.

“I am excited and honored to accept the role of Honorary Chair to support the auxiliary and their mission,” said Lou Teti, Chair of MacElree Harvey’s Estates & Trusts Practice.

Mr. Teti has been practicing law and serving the community for over 40 years. At MacElree Harvey, Mr. Teti concentrates his practice on estate planning, charitable gift planning, and tax planning.

For more information about the Fine Art Show or to purchase tickets, call 484.565.1380, email [email protected] or visit paoliauxiliary.org/fineartshow.


About MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Founded in 1880, MacElree Harvey is a full-service law firm with offices in West Chester, Kennett Square, Bala Cynwyd, Doylestown and Centreville, DE. In addition to its broad-based litigation practices, the firm represents clients in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, labor and employment, real estate, banking & finance, bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, tax law, personal injury and criminal defense.

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