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Financial Exploitation Statutes’ Impact On Domestic Relations Practice, Carolyn L. Dessin

Carolyn L. Dessin

As baby boomers age, we seem to be thinking more and more about the concerns and needs of the older American. From retirement communities that sprout like weeds to ubiquitous Viagra ads, the national attention increasingly seems focussed on the aging population.

One outgrowth of this increased attention to elder issues is a growing awareness of elder abuse. This problem went virtually unnoticed before 1975, when various organizations began studying it. Now, discussions about elder abuse take place with increasing frequency, and one hears frequent calls for action to prevent or remedy the problem. Although there are few attempts to …