Numbers never lie: Streamlining financial elder abuse claims in relation to article 81 proceedings

Abstract Despite receiving major reform in the form of Article 81, there is a great need for continued improvement of guardianship proceedings. People suffering from neurodegenerative diseases are particularly susceptible to financial abuse. The current guardianship system requires enhancements to ensure that incapacitated adults are not being taken advantage of through their reliance on the assistance provided by Article 81. The proposed reform will institute a system similar to that employed by the Integrated Domestic Violence Courts in Family Court.