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Probate & Trust Litigation | Coral Gables, Florida<\/p>

A Trustee Took Money From Your Elderly Parent? There Are Steps You Can Take Now.<\/h1>

Leslie V. Marenco and the Trust Counsel, PL team focus on trust and probate litigation for beneficiaries, heirs and family members in Florida, including cases where a trustee's handling of an elderly parent's money is in question. Our only office is in Coral Gables.<\/p>

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By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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When a family suspects a trustee or agent is misusing an elderly parent’s money, the law gives them several lawful paths. Families who search for “trustee took money from elderly parent Florida” usually need answers fast. This guide explains the warning signs, the duties these fiduciaries owe, and the evidence that tends to matter. Trust Counsel, PL is a trusts and estates law firm with its only office in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n

What elder financial exploitation by a trustee or agent means in Florida<\/h2>\n

Elder financial exploitation happens when a trustee or agent uses an older person’s money or property for their own benefit, or in a way the person never agreed to. A trustee manages assets under a trust document. An agent manages money under a durable power of attorney. The two roles follow different laws and offer different claims, so this guide treats them separately.<\/p>\n

Family members, not the parent, usually raise these concerns. Adult children, siblings and other beneficiaries often notice changes first. A parent with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive decline may not notice a transfer, may not understand a document, or may feel too embarrassed to speak up.<\/p>\n\n

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Warning signs that an elderly parent’s money may be misused<\/h2>\n

The clearest signs are unexplained money movement and sudden changes to accounts. Watch for these patterns:<\/p>\n