About this episode

This episode discusses elder abuse and the critical role solicitors play in protecting vulnerable clients and ensuring proper estate planning.

In this episode of the Wills & Estates Transmission Podcast with de Groots , Tony Skinner speaks with Maree Harris about elder abuse and the important role solicitors can play in identifying warning signs, protecting vulnerable clients, and ensuring estate planning instructions are genuinely coming from the client. Elder abuse is a growing concern, especially as Australia’s population ages and more families deal with estate planning, powers of attorney, capacity and intergenerational wealth. Maree explains what elder abuse is, the different forms it can take, and why psychological, emotional and financial abuse are often the most common. She also discusses the importance of meeting elderly clients privately, taking instructions directly from the client, assessing capacity properly, and knowing when warning signs may require further action. If you suspect elder abuse, you can contact the NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221 . What elder abuse means under the World Health Organization definition The importance of a relationship of trust Common forms of elder abuse, including emotional, psychological, financial, physical, sexual abuse and neglect Warning…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Skinner

Guest: Maree Harris

Topics covered

• elder abuse
• role of solicitors
• estate planning
• vulnerable clients
• warning signs
• capacity assessment

Keywords

• elder abuse
• solicitors
• estate planning
• warning signs
• capacity assessment
• financial abuse
• psychological abuse
• emotional abuse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Health Organization, NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline

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