Stop children stealing from elderly parents using power of attorney, Law Reform Commission says

By Fergus Hunter
Updated December 12 2016 - 4:08pm, first published December 11 2016 - 11:45pm
Difficulty paying bills and social withdrawal can be warning signs of elder financial abuse. Photo: Education Images/UIG
Difficulty paying bills and social withdrawal can be warning signs of elder financial abuse. Photo: Education Images/UIG

A national register of people holding power of attorney should be established to prevent money-hungry children stealing from their elderly parents, the Australian Law Reform Commission has recommended in a discussion paper on elder abuse.

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