AL SB41

Individuals convicted of first or second degree elder abuse and neglect, or first or second degree financial exploitation of an elderly person, are barred from inheriting from their victims through wills, intestate succession, joint tenancies, or survivorship benefits.

Abusers lose rights to proceeds from life insurance policies, bonds, and other contractual arrangements where the victim was the principal or insured party; assets pass as if the abuser predeceased the victim.

Final convictions for elder abuse, financial exploitation, or intentional killing must be recorded with the probate judge in each county where the victim owned property.

Insurance companies, banks, and other entities making payments are protected from liability unless they received written notice of a claim before disbursing funds.

Counties, county officials, and their agents are shielded from liability under this section; the act becomes effective October 1, 2026.