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§ 13-602. Purposes of subtitle

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Financial Exploitation of Susceptible Adults and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-602
§ 13-602. Purposes of subtitle
Currentness
The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;
(2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;
(3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and
(4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.

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Added by Acts 2021, c. 311, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-602, MD EST & TRST § 13-602
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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