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NY S07502

NY S07502
Prohibits an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee.


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Introduced
11/05/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the estates, powers and trusts law, in relation to prohibiting an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee

AI Summary

This bill amends the estates, powers and trusts law to prohibit an individual convicted of a crime involving elder abuse from inheriting from the elder's estate as a distributee. The bill defines key terms such as "vulnerable elderly person," "caregiver," and various types of elder abuse, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as active and passive neglect, and financial exploitation. The bill aims to prevent caregivers who have been convicted of abusing the elderly person from benefiting financially from the estate of the person they abused.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/05/2022)

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