Solutions for Victims of Elder Exploitation and Their Families

A recent study published in the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect- Developing an Undue Influence Screening Tool for Adult Protective Services, ultimately resulted in a comprehensive practical evaluation guide for estate planning attorneys and elder abuse investigators and concerned family members. In this screening tool and its instructions are definitions of undue influence and the list of "signposts" and "red flags" recognized by Judges and Juries in Courts across the country when faced with probate cases involving claims of undue influence.

For an excellent presentation of useful tools for stopping financial exploitation of the elderly, Dr. Bonnie Levin, Ph.D, University of Miami The Exploitable Brain: Clues to Prevent Exploitation of the Elderly.