CBA LAW SERIES

Elder Financial Abuse – Ethical and Risk Management Considerations

Presented by the CBA National Wills, Estates and Trust Law Section and Elder Law Section

As the Canadian population ages, an increasing number of people risk falling victim to financial abuse. Lawyers who work with older adults need to know how to identify signs of financial abuse and how to address problems when financial exploitation is suspected.

This webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Practice management tips for lawyers advising older adults
• How to draft a power of attorney to avoid financial exploitation
• How banks respond to and prevent suspected financial exploitation
• The litigator’s response to financial abuse
• Alternative approaches using client-centered case management, conciliation and collaborative law when the exploiter is a family member
• Ethical considerations in dealing with elder abuse

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