Elder Abuse-Financial Exploitation and Fraud
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People preying on the elderly to get at their life savings, unfortunately, has become a common occurrence in today’s society. We have all heard stories about an elderly person being targeted and falling victim to an...more
According to the California Department of Aging, more than 200,000 older and dependent adult abuse cases are reported each year. Many more cases certainly go unreported....more
Join Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Mary Zinsner, and Dave Gettings for an in-depth discussion about litigating elder financial exploitation cases. Elder abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly are increasing...more
If you haven’t seen the Netflix film “I Care a Lot,” SPOILER ALERT!!!! – Rosamund Pike portrays a professional guardian who, with the help of a crooked doctor and oblivious judge, has elderly persons declared incapacitated,...more
A recent California appellate opinion provides guidance on the interplay between applications for elder abuse restraining orders and special motions to strike (also known as anti-SLAPP motions). The opinion tells trial courts...more
Plaintiffs who sue for financial elder abuse run the risk that defendants will spend ill-gotten gains before they can be recovered. To address this problem, the California Legislature gave plaintiffs the opportunity to...more
In a JD Supra exclusive, Jones shared his passion for preventing the financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults and what investors and their financial advisors can do to prevent it. ...more
Author David F. Johnson recently presented his paper on “Undue Influence, Detecting Elder Abuse, and the Duty to Report Financial Exploitation” to the Austin Probate Bar Association in Austin, Texas, on May 20, 2022. This...more
As the elderly population increases, it is becoming more common for adult children to step in to help with financial decisions. The children may find themselves being in charge of a parent’s finances if they have a cognitive...more
Can a California court stop others from changing an elder’s estate plan? Yes, in extreme circumstances, suggests a case arising from conflict in a blended family over which side would benefit from an elder’s trust....more
Join Ulmer partners Michael N. Ungar and Daniela Paez as they discuss the current regulatory landscape as well as the litigation trends and risks surrounding elder financial abuse and exploitation. They will also share an...more
How can we protect seniors who may be vulnerable to financial abuse or scams? RumbergerKirk's latest Legally Qualified podcast answers this question and more. RumbergerKirk attorneys Pete Tepley and Rebecca Beers talk with...more
As our population ages, more of our seniors are moving into assisted living facilities. The number of such facilities has nearly tripled over the past two decades, with construction of memory care units the fastest-growing...more
At the end of Stan Lee's life, the Marvel Comics creator found himself surrounded by many people. Various allegations of financial elder abuse were made before he died on November 12, 2018, at age 95. Lee left behind an...more
Reports of elder financial abuse continue to increase, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to scams or to financial abuse by family members in need of money. It is hard to ascertain the exact numbers of people...more
David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Texas Fiduciary Litigator blog, presented “Detecting Elder Abuse and The Duty to Report Financial Exploitation” to the Southwest Association of Bank Counsel on Thursday, September 26,...more
With older adults increasingly targeted by financial scammers, Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday, June 15, 2019, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee to warn seniors and their families and help them avoid falling...more
Seniors are vulnerable to financial elder abuse and are often victimized, but there’s a scarcity of government resources in Sacramento County and elsewhere in California to address the problem. On May 21, 2019, the...more
Elder financial exploitation has been recognized by many state and national agencies as a concern as the population ages and elders shoulder more responsibility for managing their retirement assets under defined contribution...more
Alabama’s Elder Abuse Act attempts to protect financial abuse of elders. But by not including insurance companies and insurance agents, does the Act go far enough?...more
In at least one state, California, the answer to the question of “Do issues related to long-term care and elder abuse intersect?” is yes. The California Welfare and Institutions Code defines “financial abuse” of an elder...more
The CFPB has issued a new elder financial abuse report, “Report and Recommendations: Fighting Elder Financial Exploitation through Community Networks,” and a related resource guide, “A Resource Guide for Elder Financial...more
It is estimated that six million seniors are subject to financial elder abuse each year. Financial elder abuse can take many forms: deceptive advertising for products with hidden charges or that simply do not work as...more
The CFPB has issued an advisory and a report with recommendations for banks and credit unions on how to prevent, recognize, report, and respond to financial exploitation of older Americans. The CFPB’s press release describes...more