Financial Elder Abuse Laws

Summary

Financial elder abuse involves the illegal use of an elders assets. In Hawaii, the Hawaii Penal Code and Hawaii Revised Statutes § 346-222 address financial exploitation. Federally, the Older Americans Act supports elder abuse prevention, while 18 U.S.C. § 1344 and 18 U.S.C. § 1031 cover bank fraud and fraud against the U.S. Government, respectively. These laws can apply if financial institutions are involved or if the abuse involves defrauding the government. Consider consulting with local authorities or legal experts in Hawaii for specific guidance.

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Financial elder abuse is a serious issue. In Hawaii, it can involve criminal charges under state law. Would you like more details on legal actions you can take in Hawaii, or assistance in connecting with local authorities or lawyers who specialize in elder abuse cases?
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Here’s a brief overview of relevant statutes:
Hawaii State Statutes:
- Hawaii Penal Code: Addresses financial exploitation; elder abuse can lead to criminal charges.
- Hawaii Revised Statutes § *-*: Covers protections for vulnerable adults, including financial exploitation.
Federal Statutes:
- Older Americans Act: Provides broad protections and funding for elder abuse prevention.
- * U.S.C. § *: Federal bank fraud laws could apply if a bad check involves financial institutions.
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Federal laws specifically addressing financial elder abuse are limited, but certain existing statutes can address aspects of it:
- Older Americans Act: Provides funding and framework for elder abuse prevention.
- * U.S.C. § *: Bank fraud laws may apply if financial institutions are involved.
- * U.S.C. § *: Covers fraud against the U.S. government, potentially applicable in some abuse cases.
Would you like more information on how these laws might apply to your situation?
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Federal laws specifically addressing financial elder abuse are limited. However, existing statutes can address aspects of it:
- Older Americans Act: Provides funding and framework for elder abuse prevention.
- * U.S.C. § *: Bank fraud laws may apply if financial institutions are involved.
- * U.S.C. § *: Covers fraud against the U.S. government, potentially applicable in some abuse cases.
Would you like more information on how these laws might apply to your situation, or do you need help connecting with local authorities or legal experts in Hawaii?
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Federal statutes specifically addressing financial elder abuse are limited, but some existing laws can apply:
- Older Americans Act: Supports elder abuse prevention.
- * U.S.C. § *: Bank fraud laws might apply if financial institutions are involved.
- * U.S.C. § *: Fraud against the U.S. government, applicable in certain cases.
Would you like more information on how these laws might apply to your situation?