Elder Financial Abuse: Unconscionable Conduct
Unconscionable conduct is when a person in a relationship takes advantage of the other person’s disadvantage and uses it for their benefit.
The most common example would be when an elder has a friend or a grandchild who helps support them in an emotional or physical way, to the extent that the elder begins to rely on the person. At this point, the friend or grandchild may begin to suggest things to the elder, such as purchasing a house or giving a gift. [...]
