# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults

### Subtitle 6. Financial Exploitation of Susceptible Adults and Older Adults

#### Section 13-602

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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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)