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Abstract:
This article examines the growing problem of financial abuse of the elderly by considering the states' attempts to prevent, remedy and punish financial abuse. Specifically, this article focuses on the variety of approaches taken in the states' criminal statutes. It further examines and evaluates the effectiveness of such statutes with the goal of proposing a model statutory framework to best address financial abuse.
elder abuse, elder law, elderly, financial abuse, exploitation
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