Abuse and exploitation of an elder, effect of conviction on intestate succession, wills, joint assets, and other contractual obligations provided

This Alabama bill prevents convicted abusers from gaining financial benefits from elderly victims' estates. If someone is convicted of elder abuse or financial exploitation, they lose inheritance rights under wills or intestate succession, forfeit joint property ownership (like shared bank accounts), and cannot collect life insurance or similar benefits where the victim was the obligee. The law applies to all such convictions, with courts able to use evidence for cases without a conviction. It ensures assets remain with rightful heirs rather than abusers.