Elder Financial Abuse | Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas

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Hi everyone welcome to Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Channel. I'm Kirk Smith an investment and securities fraud attorney with Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas. Today I'm going to talk about a serious issue Elder Financial abuse. So, what is Elder Financial abuse? Elder Financial abuse is the illegal or improper use of an Elders money or property. It can take many forms including theft fraud forgery and scams. So, what are the signs of Elder Financial abuse? Well some of the signs of Elder Financial abuse we look for when analyzing cases include unusual withdrawals from bank accounts changes in spending habits, unexplained new bills or debts, the Elder appearing malnourished or withdrawn, the presence of new caregivers or friends who are isolating the Elder from loved ones. What should you do if you suspect Elder Financial abuse? 1:001 minuteWell, talk to the Elder about your concerns gather evidence of the abuse such as bank statements or cancel checks report the abuse to authorities and contact an attorney who specializes in Elder Law how Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas can help you is as follows. If you suspect that an elder you know is being financially abused Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas can help we have a team of experienced attorneys who can investigate the the abuse and take legal action to recover the elders losses. If you have any questions about Elder Financial abuse, please visit our website at investorlawyers.com or call us at 800-259-9010 we're here to help and we serve clients Nationwide. thanks for watching please like And subscribe to our Channel.