Coercive Control, Wills & Estate Planning - Protecting Older & Vulnerable Clients

Introduction

Instances of coercive control are on the rise.

There have been high profile cases in recent times which highlight the importance of the role of professional advisers or those working with vulnerable people in identifying and protecting the vulnerable client against it.

This short webinar will explore the estate planning tools at a professional’s disposal where coercive control is suspected and will enhance your competence in knowing how to deal with the issue in practical terms to prevent financial abuse.

It will also offer insights into the scope for law reform in this area.

The webinar is suitable for private client solicitors and litigators, financial advisers, wealth managers, attorneys, trustees, and charities whose work centres on the elderly or vulnerable.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• Coercive control - the offence - what is it and how is it prosecuted?
• How is coercive control different to undue influence?
• The interplay between civil and criminal jurisdictions
• What estate planning tools might help protect a vulnerable or elderly client against coercive control?
• The developing law on predatory marriage: the current challenges, remedies and routes to reform

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 16th July 2025

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