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236 elder abuse: what are the signs & what to do

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In today's episode Glen chats with MaryAnn de Mestre, a lawyer and academic who specialises in elder law and estate planning. Glen and MaryAnn dive into the topic of elder abuse including what it looks like, how to spot the signs, and what steps you can take if you suspect someone is a victim. MaryAnn offers practical advice for keeping an eye on your aging loved ones and what you can do if things seem off as well as some things to know around estate planning. The touch on:


๐Ÿ‘‰ common forms of elder abuse (financial, psychological, physical, neglect)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ common signs such as unexplained withdrawals, social isolation, neglect

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what to do if you suspect elder abuse in your community

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the role of power of attorney and how it can be abused

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ legal steps to remove or challenge a power of attorney

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป some key takeaways for estate planning and protecting vulnerable individuals


M de Mestre Lawyers website: https://mdemestrelawyers.com.au/


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