As Baby Boomers age, the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults has notably increased. Those at risk often have age-related conditions or physical, cognitive, or mental impairments necessitating reliance on others. These conditions make them easy targets for exploitation. Despite Arizona law prohibiting such exploitation, it persists due to detection challenges, particularly when elderly individuals are alone, afraid to report, or their situation goes unnoticed by family members. Fortunately, an experienced attorney can help explain what legal remedies exist when such abuse is identified.
If you, or a loved one, believe there has been financial exploitation, it's crucial that you contact an attorney immediately. When you hire our law firm, The Attorney's Office, we are dedicated to assisting your family in recovering compensation and seeking justice for elder financial abuse victims. Contact us today and schedule a consultation to learn how our 20+ years of legal experience can be a resource to you.
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In Arizona, a "vulnerable adult" is any person aged 18 or older who is unable to safeguard themselves against exploitation, neglect, or mistreatment by others. These individuals may be unable to protect themselves due to physical or mental incapacity. It's worth noting that a physical or a mental impairment is enough to deem someone vulnerable without necessarily requiring both conditions. It qualifies as long as the impairment is significant enough to interfere with individuals' ability to shield themselves from financial exploitation. The courts of Arizona have determined that even slight impairments can render someone vulnerable.
A vulnerable adult is someone whose ability may be compromised due to the following circumstances:
These incapacitating factors render the person incapable of sufficiently understanding or making responsible decisions about their well-being.
Financial exploitation can have profound implications, especially for vulnerable adults, leading to significant resource depletion and detrimentally affecting their quality of life. Recognizing these harmful patterns of exploitation is the first step toward intervention, with a critical response being the engagement of experienced legal assistance.
Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult may include any of the following examples:
A knowledgeable attorney is vital in these situations. They will aid in reclaiming the lost assets for the victim and actively pursue all legal remedies against the perpetrator. This dual approach involves seeking accountability, potentially securing compensatory and punitive damages, and advocating for preventive measures to dissuade similar exploitation in the future.
