Silver Targets: The Financial Exploitation of California’s Elders and How to Prevent Elder Abuse

Financial elder abuse is one of the least reported and misunderstood issues affecting families in California. Despite not always looking like theft, it often begins with small, seemingly innocuous shifts. Common patterns include: a senior who stops discussing money, a caregiver who starts attending every appointment, or an estate plan that is quietly revised without talking to the family. By the time financial elder abuse is recognizable, significant assets are likely gone.... By: Weintraub Tobin