Elder financial abuse is rising, and many cases go undetected until it’s too late.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine speaks with Caleb Logan to explore his experience litigating Elder Financial Abuse cases.

Caleb breaks down how these cases typically unfold, and what is generally possible if it comes to litigation. The conversation also dives into what bank safeguards are currently in place and what better policy or legislation might look like.

They discuss the challenges victims face in pursuing legal action, the broad nature of existing laws, and how attorneys approach litigation in these cases. From common fact patterns to systemic gaps, this episode provides a clear look at what elder financial abuse cases really involve.

If you are an attorney, fiduciary, financial professional, or someone working with older adults, this episode offers valuable insight into identifying, preventing, and addressing financial exploitation.

Abuse cases - whether domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse - require more than just prosecution. They require coordinated, compassionate support for victims.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Caleb sits down with Claudia Grasso, Deputy District Attorney with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and Executive Director of One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center.

Claudia has spent much of her career prosecuting cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse. Driven by a vision to better support victims, her career brought her to a position as Executive Director of One Safe Place - a center designed to provide comprehensive, wraparound services for individuals and families impacted by abuse.

In this conversation, Claudia shares her journey from prosecutor to advocate, the mission behind One Safe Place, and how this innovative model brings together legal, social, and support services under one roof to help victims heal and rebuild.

We also explore the realities of abuse cases, the importance of victim-centered care, and how communities can better support those affected.

Cryptocurrency fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats today, and scammers are targeting vulnerable older adults.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine sits down with Chris Groshong, Certified Fraud Investigator and founder of the Crypto Recovery Alliance, to break down how crypto scams work, why they are so difficult to trace, and what victims and families can do after funds are stolen.

Chris specializes in cryptocurrency fraud investigations, including cases involving elder financial abuse and large-scale scams. Through his nonprofit, he plans to help families impacted by crypto fraud recover lost assets and to advocate for stronger protections in this rapidly evolving space.

In this conversation, we explore how crypto scams target victims and move money quickly, why cryptocurrency has become a major tool in financial fraud, and the challenges of investigating and recovering stolen funds. Chris also shares what families, professionals, and caregivers should watch for, and what victims can do if they have been targeted.

If you work with older adults, manage financial risk, or want to better understand crypto fraud and scam prevention, this episode is essential listening.