NY S01015

Disqualifies caregivers convicted of elder abuse crimes against a vulnerable elderly person from receiving any distributive share of that person's estate

Defines "vulnerable elderly person" as someone 60 years or older suffering from age-related disease or infirmity that renders them incapable of adequately providing for their own health or personal care

Defines "caregiver" as someone who assumes responsibility for care either voluntarily, by court order, or for monetary/valuable consideration

Covers multiple forms of elder abuse including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, active neglect, passive neglect, and financial exploitation

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law