Hypotheticals
Every week, our Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Manny Wood, explores a real legal scenario in plain English.
Alleged Financial Elder Abuse
Sam makes an enduring power of attorney (POA), appointing his two children as his attorneys. The appointment is drafted and witnessed by a solicitor.
Disturbing misuse of grandmother’s funds
Gloria, 101 years old, sold her house and the proceeds of sale were deposited into her granddaughter’s account. It is not clear how this occurred.
Vigilance key to tackling elder abuse
This column takes a break from the usual “Hypothetical” formula to address the important issue of elder abuse.
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