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Elder Law

Nov. 3, 2016

Statutory fix could rein in misuse of elder abuse law

A simple Google search reveals a plethora of articles explaining the robust protections of California's financial elder abuse statutory regime, but few materials showcase the miserable results that occur when these laws are abused. By Steve Braccini and Wendy Krog

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By Steve Braccini and Wendy Krog

A simple Google search reveals of plethora of articles explaining the robust protections of California's financial elder abuse statutory regime, Welfare & Institutions Code Section 151610.30. Few materials, however, showcase the miserable results that flow from the misuse of the financial elder abuse laws.

Clearly, financial elder abuse statutes serve to protect the vulnerable - the elderly. After the elde...

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