The legal landscape is ever-evolving, with laws being amended to address the changing needs of society. One such amendment in Arizona is SB1291, ... Read More
Elder Abuse
Court of Appeals gives little guidance in Adult Protective Services Act Statute of Limitation Case
On August 10, 2021, the Court of Appeals issued its decision in In Re Norvelle. The case offers some interesting lessons, although it gives us very ... Read More
Free to Leave: Interested Persons Pursuit of Financial Exploitation Claims
Arizona’s Adult Protective Services Act, “APSA” for short, was adopted to expand the rights and claims to remedy abuse, neglect and financial ... Read More
Arizona’s Adult Protective Services Act Registry
Arizona has a large population of vulnerable adults. Arizona adopted the Adult Protective Services Act (“APSA”) in 1980. The Arizona legislature has ... Read More
Federal Government Enhancing Criminal Prosecution of Nursing Home Abuse
The United States is growing old! The National Academy of Sciences Engineering Medicine reports that the number of U.S. citizens ages 65 and older is ... Read More
Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Itself – Makes Elder Abuse Claims Easier
Elder abuse and financial exploitation, abuse, neglect are growing concerns in society today, with baby boomers reaching an advanced age and requiring ... Read More