Financial Crime Involving Care of an Elder
In Indiana, there is a crime called “Financial Exploitation of Endangered Adult”. It is codified under Indiana Code 35-46-1-12. The most common situation is when someone is taking care of an elderly parent. Sadly, sometimes as a parent ages, they can lose the ability to control their own finances and decision-making. This is especially true in cases of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. A common remedy is that the elderly person can appoint one of their children…