Fiduciary Duties and Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

Probate and guardianship lawyers know that financial exploitation of the elderly is, unfortunately, happening throughout South Florida. There are both civil and criminal remedies for Financial Exploitation in Florida. Financial Exploitation is taken very seriously. It is important to be aware of financial exploitation so that it doesn’t happen to you, or a loved one who may be suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Many times, the elderly are exploited by someone who is close to them and that they trust. That person may have a fiduciary duty with the victim or even be a family member.  What is a fiduciary duty? Does a probate lawyer have a fiduciary duty to his client? You may want to read about a Las Vegas lawyer who may have financially exploited his clients.

Fiduciary Duties and Probate Litigation

A probate lawyer has a duty to advise their clients fairly and in the best interest of the client. What is a fiduciary duty? Probate attorneys and estate planning attorneys know that these duties are among the most serious, most important and highest duties found in the law. On January 4,2017, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported about the arrest of a probate lawyer in Las Vegas. He may have stolen more than $15 million from clients! The counts against him include financial exploitation of the elderly. To read the entire article, click here.