Elder & Financial Abuse - The Topical Issues Considered

Introduction

The term ‘abuse’ under Section 42(3) of the Care Act 2014 includes financial abuse.

Although anyone can fall victim to this kind of abuse, it is often people with additional care and support needs (such as those with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or impairments) that will be at higher risk.

Financial abuse includes having money or property stolen, being defrauded, undue pressure in relation to money or other property and having money or other property misused.

Other forms of abuse or mistreatment can arise in relation to the way in which a person is looked after, for example, in a residential care home or by carers or family members in their own home.

It is not uncommon for clients to report suspicions of mistreatment of an elderly or vulnerable person.

These issues can arise during a person’s lifetime or may come to light following their death in conjunction with other claims relating to their estate.

This webinar focuses on the topical issues that a practitioner should consider and advise their client of in respect of suspected mistreatment or abuse and the legal powers that exist to safeguard the elderly or vulnerable.

It is suitable for solicitors practising contentious probate and private client practitioners.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The most common forms of elder and financial abuse, including:
• Predatory marriage
• Misappropriation of money
• Safeguarding issues
• The role of the Office of the Public Guardian
• Ways in which suspicions of abuse or mistreatment can be reported and investigated and to/by whom
• How elder and financial abuse may affect the estate of a vulnerable person following their death

This webinar was recorded on 25th March 2024