Alabama SB41 amends intestate succession laws to prevent convicted abusers or exploiters of elders from receiving benefits.

Alabama SB41 amends existing law to ensure that individuals convicted of elder abuse or financial exploitation do not benefit from their crimes. Specifically, such individuals cannot receive benefits under the will or intestate succession of the abused or exploited elder. They also lose any property interest in joint tenancies and cannot receive benefits from bonds, life insurance policies, or other contractual arrangements. The bill applies to convictions of elder abuse and neglect or financial exploitation of an elderly person. The changes become effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama SB41 amends intestate succession laws to prevent convicted abusers or exploiters of elders from receiving benefits.

Alabama SB41 amends existing law to ensure that individuals convicted of elder abuse or financial exploitation do not benefit from their crimes. Specifically, such individuals cannot receive benefits under the will or intestate succession of the abused or exploited elder. They also lose any property interest in joint tenancies and cannot receive benefits from bonds, life insurance policies, or other contractual arrangements. The bill applies to convictions of elder abuse and neglect or financial exploitation of an elderly person. The changes become effective on October 1, 2026.