Local advocates for the elderly are praising a new law that prevents anyone who abuses, neglects or financially exploits vulnerable adults from inheriting their money.
House Bill 1103, sponsored by Rep. Jim Moeller was signed into law May 18 by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Longview resident Tom Deutsch, who advocates for vulnerable adults in Southwest Washington, calls the new law “great progress” in addressing a sharp rise in senior exploitation cases.
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New protections for estates of abused seniors making an immediate impact
House Bill 1103, sponsored by Rep. Jim Moeller was signed into law May 18 by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Longview resident Tom Deutsch, who advocates for vulnerable adults in Southwest Washington, calls the new law “great progress” in addressing a sharp rise in senior exploitation cases.
Full Article and Source:
New protections for estates of abused seniors making an immediate impact
5 comments:
Anyone?
As in guardians?
Does it list guardian as a defination of "anyone"?
If it doesn't, it should!
Good -- a step. And we'll take a step!
Yes, it's progress, I agree with Tom Deutsch. More needs to be done, but it's a beginning!
You're right, Anonymous. Are they even looking at guardians?
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