While acting in this capacity, our solicitors have often discovered that most of these people do not consider themselves as 'elder abusers', in fact, they frequently justify their actions by saying things like:
- the money was spent on what the elderly person wanted
- the money was a gift to them from the elderly person
- the elderly person did not need all that money
- the elderly person's property has been their home for a long time, and they have a right to remain there even after the elderly person has moved into permanent residential care
- the elderly person will be leaving them the money, house or shares in their will.
People who take advantage of an elderly person's finances usually do not realise that their pension and aged care expenses are impacted.
Our legal team carries out research and consults significantly with the elderly person and important people in their life to understand the nature and extent of the financial abuse, and to seek compensation.
Charles’ story highlights how our legal team advocated for Charles to stop him from being financially exploited.
