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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:
๐ common forms of elder abuse (financial, psychological, physical, neglect)
๐๐ผ common signs such as unexplained withdrawals, social isolation, neglect
๐๐ฝ what to do if you suspect elder abuse in your community
๐๐พ the role of power of attorney and how it can be abused
๐๐ฟ legal steps to remove or challenge a power of attorney
๐๐ป some key takeaways for estate planning and protecting vulnerable individuals
M de Mestre Lawyers website: https://mdemestrelawyers.com.au/
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Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.
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