Order legal protection in cases of financial abuse of elderly people

Lawyer's actions:

• Conducting a meeting (in-person, by phone, or online) to assess the client’s situation.
• Discussion of suspected financial abuse, including details of transactions, behavior of suspected individuals, or entities.
• Explanation of the investigation process and potential legal actions to protect the client’s rights.
• Providing guidance on gathering evidence, such as bank statements or correspondence.

Lawyer's actions:

• Requesting documents, such as bank statements, contracts, emails, or other evidence of abuse.
• Conducting interviews with the client, witnesses, or other involved parties to gather additional information.
• Analyzing financial transactions to identify signs of abuse, such as unauthorized transfers or suspicious payments.
• Coordinating with financial institutions to obtain data on suspicious transactions.

Lawyer's actions:

• Reviewing collected evidence to determine the strength of the case and feasibility of legal action.
• Identifying the type of financial abuse (e.g., theft, fraud, misuse of power of attorney).
• Developing a strategy for defense, including civil lawsuits, criminal complaints, or asset freezes.
• Advising the client on risks and potential outcomes of legal actions.

Lawyer's actions:

• Preparing documents to file complaints with law enforcement, financial regulators, or courts.
• Drafting reports to local Adult Protective Services (APS) or other relevant agencies.
• Filing civil lawsuits to recover assets or seek compensation, if appropriate.
• Coordinating with law enforcement to initiate criminal investigations.

Lawyer's actions:

• Representing the client’s interests in court hearings or during negotiations with the opposing party.
• Presenting evidence and arguing the case before a judge or opposing parties.
• Participating in mediation or other out-of-court settlement processes, if feasible.
• Protecting the client’s rights when interacting with financial institutions or other parties.

Lawyer's actions:

• Obtaining a court ruling or settlement for asset recovery or compensation.
• Coordinating with financial institutions to recover stolen funds or reverse fraudulent transactions.
• Advising the client on protecting assets in the future, such as through changes to banking procedures.
• Providing a report on the investigation and legal action outcomes.

Lawyer's actions:

• Advising on establishing financial safeguards, such as powers of attorney or joint accounts.
• Providing recommendations for monitoring financial transactions to prevent future abuse.
• Assisting with filing periodic reports to courts or agencies, if required.
• Coordinating with the client to address new issues related to financial abuse.