Stop the Bleeding – Temporarily Freezing Assets in Elder Abuse Cases
Source: California Elder Justice Coalition
Published: 2021
Summary:
Learn how law enforcement, in collaboration with public guardians, can protect older and dependent adults against exploitation during complex criminal investigations. The presenters will describe cases in which they used California Probate Code §2952 to reduce the financial exploitation of older adults who are cognitively impaired by:
- Freezing older victims’ assets, including homes and other property;
- Minimizing the extent of monetary losses; and
- Facilitating timelier interventions.
The presenters will also describe the EDAPT model, which allows elder justice stakeholders to collaborate successfully.
Facilitator:
Debbie Deem, FAST Coordinator Ventura County, Retired FBI Victim Specialist
Presenters:
Tara Heumann, San Mateo County Deputy County Counsel
Andrea Higgens, San Mateo County District Attorney Inspector
Webinar recording
Webinar Materials:
- Presenters’ slides
- LE Lichtenberg 10-point Decision Making Tool
- 2952 Certificate of Authority to Freeze Assets and Request Records
- LE Declaration of Elder Incapacity and Risk
- Redacted Declaration of Incapacity
Link: Stop the Bleeding – Temporarily Freezing Assets in Elder Abuse Cases
Topics: Financial Abuse, Legal, Mandatory Reporting
Access: Web-based
Intended Use: Self-directed Learning
Audience: Legal/Law Enforcement
Level: Advanced, Intermediate
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