Minnesota’s New Financial Exploitation Injunction

By Renee Stromme | January 6, 2026

During the 2025 legislative session, Minnesota passed a law that provides a new tool to combat financial exploitation with a Vulnerable Adult (VA) Order For Protection (OFP) for Financial Exploitation which took effect on January 1, 2026. This new tool can provide immediate relief from financial exploitation for vulnerable adults who are experiencing, or at…

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Parting with Unwanted Guests

By cinchws | December 18, 2023

Over winter months, family and friends often gather for meals, shared holiday traditions, and overnight visits. While most of the time overnight visits are welcome and temporary, we at the Minnesota Elder Justice Center regularly see harm against older older and vulnerable adults when a temporary visit turns into a long-term unwanted guest. Hosts find…

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