Elder financial exploitation · Middle Tennessee
Elder financial exploitation investigations in Nashville
A new “friend,” a caregiver with unusual access, or a relative who suddenly controls the money. When you suspect someone is exploiting an aging parent, we find out who they are and document what is happening.
Confidential. Ask your first questions without giving your name.
- Common subjectsCaregivers, new friends, relatives
- Report toAdult Protective Services, police
- You receiveEvidence file + background
- Often withAn elder-law attorney
Financial exploitation of older adults is often invisible until money is gone. It is usually committed by someone the person trusts, which makes families hesitant to raise it and victims reluctant to admit it.
We help families get facts quickly and quietly: who the person really is, where they came from, whether they have done this before, and what they are doing with access to the home, accounts or property.
Warning signs families notice
- Unexplained withdrawals, checks or new credit cards
- A new romantic interest or “best friend” who discourages family contact
- Changes to a will, deed or power of attorney that surprise the family
- A caregiver who controls mail, phones or visits
- Gifts or loans to someone the family barely knows
- Unpaid bills despite adequate income
If you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Tennessee, report it to Adult Protective Services at 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366). In an emergency, call 911.
How we investigate
- Identity and background research on the person of concern, including court records in other states
- Property and business records showing transfers or new entities
- Documentation of visits, errands and access patterns where relevant
- Interviews with neighbors, friends and service providers where appropriate
- An evidence package organized for APS, law enforcement or your attorney
What you receive
- A background report on the person of concern
- A timeline of transactions and transfers you can document
- Observation records where surveillance was used
- A clear package for authorities or counsel
Tennessee law that matters here
Tennessee’s Adult Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Our findings can support a report but do not replace one.
We cannot obtain bank records without legal process. Family members with proper authority, or attorneys through court, can obtain them, and we help show where to look.
How it usually goes
How these investigations run
Fast facts, handled with care for your family.
- 01
Family call
Who is involved, what has changed, and what you already know.
- 02
Background
Identity, history and records on the person of concern.
- 03
Documentation
Transfers, access and behavior, documented lawfully.
- 04
Next steps
Package for APS, police or an elder-law attorney.
Questions about this service
Elder exploitation questions
Should I report to Adult Protective Services first?
If an older adult is in danger or being actively exploited, yes. You can report and still hire us to develop facts in parallel.
My parent insists everything is fine. Can you still help?
Yes. Records research does not require your parent’s participation, and facts often help a family have a productive conversation.
Can you find out if the person has done this before?
Court records, prior addresses and public filings in other states often reveal a pattern. We search wherever the person has lived.
Read before you call
Guides on this topic
Plain-English answers to the questions people ask us most about elder financial exploitation.
Where we handle elder financial exploitation
Protect them quietly.
Call a detective about the person you are worried about.