Massachusetts – Elders and the Courts

Massachusetts

Laws within the Massachusetts Judicial System pertaining to the elderly.
… including Elder Abuse and Probate

Elder Abuse

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    • MGL c.19A, § 14-26 Elder abuse
      Defines elder abuse as acts or omissions resulting in serious physical, sexual or emotional injury or financial loss to an adult age 60 or older.

      MGL c.265, § 15A  Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, victim 60 or older

      MGL c.265, § 15B Assault with a dangerous weapon, victim 60 or older

      MGL c.265, § 18 Assault with intent to murder, victim 60 or older

      MGL c.265, § 19 Robbery by unarmed person, victim 60 or older

      MGL c. 273, § 20 Neglect or refusal to support parent
      Requires any adult child, who has “sufficient means,” to provide support and maintenance for a parent, if the parent, “through misfortune and without fault of his own, is destitute,” is unable to support and maintain his or herself, and is living in the state of Massachusetts.

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