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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Financial Abuse of Older Clients: Law Practice and Prevention by Ann Stanyer
Filled with practical advice case law and legislation this comprehensive work covers:- Who is vulnerable to financial abuse- Who the perpetrators are and why they might abuse- The form financial abuse takes highlighting indicators and abuse red flags typical actions of the financial abuser typical losses and undue influence- How to prevent financial abuse including coverage of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Deputies gifts wills property sales etc.- Options available for practical help for example carers agency appointments the DBS- How to recover assets including via the Court of Protection civil remedies injunctions freezing orders police social services and other watchdogs- Future developments in relation to the Court of Protection and the Office of Public Guardian mediation and investment guidance- The impact of the Serious Crime Act 2015 and the proposed Domestic Abuse Bill - Agencies that are tightening up on protections including the banking industry and the Personal Finance Society- A chapter on grooming by perpetrators and how to prevent this.