Tag: elder abuse
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Defrauded in her care home: a verdict that shines a light on elder abuse and safeguarding
Overview of the case A jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court returned guilty verdicts against the owners of Amberley Care Home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, for fraud, and its former manager for fraud and theft. The convictions mark a significant moment in the ongoing battle to protect vulnerable residents from financial abuse in care settings. The…
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Why Family Bullying Over Inheritance Has Become Rife—and What We Can Do
Why inheritance bullying is increasingly common Inheritance disputes have long sat at the edge of family life, but recent years have seen a troubling rise in what charities describe as “family bullying” around wills and estates. Experts warn that this isn’t simply a matter of money; it’s about power, control, and the way social norms…
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Why Family Inheritance Bullying Has Become Rife and What We Can Do
Understanding the Rise of Inheritance Bullying Family dynamics around money and property are increasingly tense. An issue once considered private is now a public concern, with charities reporting a sharp rise in cases of inheritance bullying — the manipulation, coercion, or exploitation of relatives to influence who receives wealth or assets after a loved one…
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Elder Financial Abuse in Singapore: Breaking the Silence and Protecting Seniors
Elder financial abuse: a hidden crisis in Singapore In Singapore, elder financial abuse thrives in the shadows, often surviving on a veil of silence. The abuse most commonly targets seniors through family ties, with perpetrators frequently being their own children. From drained bank accounts to coerced withdrawals, the harm is profound and lasting. The problem…
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Elder Financial Abuse in Singapore: Breaking the Silence on a Hidden Crisis
Breaking the Silence on Elder Financial Abuse Elder financial abuse thrives in the shadows, and in Singapore, the strongest enabler is the silence surrounding the problem. The senior sufferer is often exploited by someone they trust—typically a family member—leading to long years of fear, loss, and betrayal. From drained bank accounts to coercive requests for…
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He Distorts His Mother’s Legacy, But His Sister Finally Prevails
The Vaud inheritance saga: a decades-long family conflict ends with a sister’s victory A family inheritance dispute in the canton of Vaud stretched over more than two decades, ending with the sister being declared the sole heir. The case began in 1989 when a 67-year-old Vaud resident named two children as equal heirs, ensuring there…
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Vaud Inheritance Case: Sister Wins After Brother’s Influence
Background: A family’s will starts with equal shares In 1989, a Vaudoise woman then 67 years old named her two children as heirs in equal parts, aiming to spare any sibling rivalries. The arrangement appeared straightforward: a balanced bequest that preserved harmony within the family. Shifts in the will and a growing gap between siblings…