Elder Financial Abuse Cases
According to the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, seniors are attractive targets for financial abuse because Americans over age 50 control more than 70 percent of the nation’s wealth.
Elder financial abuse can take a variety of forms, including:
- Theft of money or property
- Cashing checks without authorization
- Forgery
- Coercing an older person to sign a deed, will or power of attorney
- Using a person’s property or possessions without permission
- Overcharging for services or products
- Promising lifelong care in exchange for money or property and not following through on the promise
- Scams and cons targeted at seniors
Signs that elder financial abuse has occurred include:
- Unpaid bills or eviction notices
- Unexplained withdrawals or unusual activity in bank accounts
- Abrupt changes in a will or other financial documents
- New “best friends” or long-lost relatives
- Caregivers who express excessive interest in how much money is being spent on an older person
- Absence of documentation about financial arrangements
- Suspicious signatures on checks and other documents
If you suspect you or your loved may have been a victim of financial abuse, contact us for a comprehensive and confidential evaluation with no obligation. We'll evaluate your claim for free and help you get the justice you deserve.
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