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Ethical Considerations in Elder Abuse Cases
 Cases involving possible issues of elder abuse raise ethical concerns ranging from the propriety of "family representation," client identification, confidentiality, and appropriate communication, to determining the client's competence, among others. More
Remedying Abuse By Finance Agents
 Read what various remedies attorneys may use in pursuing an agent under a power of attorney for finances who has misappropriated funds or other property from the elderly principal. More
Preventing Financial Abuse By Agents Under Powers of Attorney
 Financial abuse of Wisconsin's elderly often occurs by agents acting with apparent authority pursuant to Powers of Attorney. Here are some drafting tips attorneys can use to reduce the risk that an agent will abuse the principal's trust. More
A Prosecutor's View of Elder Abuse
 Wisconsin law provides prosecutors with a panoply of legal tools to accommodate the elderly and to effectuate the goals of a just society, including victims' rights legislation, mandatory arrest, prompt intervention, and enhanced sentences. More
Accomodating the Elderly in Court
 Judges and lawyers should consider these environmental, case management, and procedural strategies to better accommodate elderly adult victims while preserving defendants' rights. More
Using Restraining Orders to Protect Elder Victims
 Attorneys need to determine which of three restraining orders fit the victim's circumstance and understand the legal benefits and disadvantages associated with each type of order. More
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