Older adults are especially vulnerable to
violent crime, neglect, and exploitation, including financial fraud. Elder abuse
is often difficult to detect, as the perpetrator may be a caretaker, family
member, or other individual on whom the victim must rely for basic needs.
Accordingly, victims may be reluctant to report a crime. This presentation will
focus on financial exploitation and provide you with an overview of this crime,
its prosecution and the role of the Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, an
elder lawyer will discuss the challenges of representing a vulnerable adult
client or concerned family member where there are allegations of financial
exploitation. We’ll also explore “cautionary tales” for lawyers who represent
vulnerable adults and how to avoid ethical conundrums. Lastly, there will be a
discussion of consumer fraud scams targeted at older adults and MN laws that
enhance civil remedies for seniors.
This CLE is approved for credit through October 12,
2025.
Presenters:
Nick Wanka | Director of the
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) | Minnesota Attorney General’s
Office
Rachell Henning | Henningson & Snoxell,
LTD.
Karin Ciano | Senior Assistant Director | Minnesota
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
John Goolsby |
Owner | Goolsby Law Office,
LLC
CLE Credits:
1.5 Standard CLE Credits and 0.5 Ethics Credit approved |
Event Code: 493565
Cost:
MSBA Members: $49.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $99.95