'Early inheritance syndrome'

There have long been calls for a national register of enduring powers of attorney as there is currently no way of checking the validity of the document when an elderly person's relative, friend, or carer attempts to withdraw or transfer money on their behalf.

A woman uses a walking stick to assist her mobility in Canberra, Friday, May 24, 2013. (AAP Image/Alan Porritt) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP