§ 13-602
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§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.