Financial Elder Abuse
/ˌfaɪˈnænʃəl ˈɛldər əˌbjus/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets for personal gain.
The lawyer was prosecuted for financial elder abuse after embezzling his client’s inheritance.
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Commentary
Often involves breaches of trust and can occur via coercion, fraud, or manipulation, requiring careful legal and financial scrutiny.
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