Reforming Power of Attorney Law to Protect Alaskan Elders from Financial Exploitation
25 Pages Posted: 26 Jun 2023
Date Written: June 22, 2010
Abstract
In this Article, the Author discusses the issues arising under the current power of attorney law in Alaska and the impact the law has on Alaskan elders. The Author surveys and summarizes preventative measures set out in the 2006 Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA), in addition to nonUPOAA reforms adopted in other jurisdictions or suggested by scholars. The Author analyzes the relevance and practicality of the various provisions as applied to Alaska and highlights the major themes that should be considered when reforming the current statute.
Keywords: elder fraud, power of attorney, alaska
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Vu-Dinh, Kim, Reforming Power of Attorney Law to Protect Alaskan Elders from Financial Exploitation (June 22, 2010). Alaska Law Review, Vol. 27, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4487859
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