Undoing undue influence

Undue influence has long been recognized within the legal profession and th e courts, usually within the context of will contests. The field of elder a buse and neglect is now beginning to focus on the issue as practitioners tr y to understand the actions of seemingly competent and capable elders who g ive away major assets or gifts sometimes to virtual strangers. Undue influe nce frequently accompanies other types of elder abuse and neglect, usually occurring when a close personal relationship exists. This paper describes t he dynamics of undue influence, outlines the profiles of victims and abuser s, and offers intervention and prevention strategies.