Can You Spot the Signs of Financial Abuse?

Undue influence occurs when someone pressures, manipulates, or coerces another person into making decisions that don’t reflect their true wishes. It can be subtle — a caregiver hinting they “deserve” to be included in the will — or overt, like isolating the parent from other family members.

For more information on this topic, please refer to our article Supporting an Ageing Parent Through Estate Planning: Capacity, Influence, and Your Role as Family.

If you have concerns that someone you know is being financially abused, please reach out to our experienced Wills and Estates Team of today on 8525 2700 or click here to request an appointment.