California takes elder financial abuse seriously, with protections across the Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code. Claims can be pursued both before and after death, with remedies including enhanced... Read more »
Nationally, elder exploitation is often described as either financial abuse by trusted individuals or financial fraud by strangers. California instead distinguishes between criminal elder financial abuse under the Penal Code and civil... Read more »
When elder financial abuse has already occurred, legal action typically focuses on recovering wrongfully taken assets and holding the perpetrator accountable. Importantly, elder financial abuse does not need to be discovered during... Read more »
Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is taken seriously in California. Speak with an attorney to learn how California elder financial abuse laws can help unwind the harm caused by exploitation and protect against... Read more »
Federal prosecutors are bringing down the hammer on nearly a dozen people accused of defrauding elderly victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office unsealed a 15-count indictment this week for 11 people, mostly Southern... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Mandatory Attorney’s Fees in Financial Elder Abuse Cases A landmark ruling from the California Court of Appeal has strengthened protections for seniors by confirming that victims of financial elder... Read more »
For California Families Managing Aging Parents’ Finances If you’re a California resident responsible for an elderly parent’s financial affairs—or worried about protecting a loved one from financial exploitation—this case offers critical lessons... Read more »
If you’re a California resident caring for aging parents, managing a trust, or worried about protecting a vulnerable family member from financial abuse, a recent California appellate court decision clarifies an important... Read more »
What California Families Can Learn from New Jersey Nursing Home Medicaid Fraud: Protecting Your Loved Ones from Elder Financial Abuse Source: NJ.com – Nursing Home Owners Sued for Pocketing Medicaid Money Who... Read more »
If you’re an executor or personal representative defending an estate against financial elder abuse claims, understanding your rights to recover legal costs is critical. A recent California appellate decision provides crucial clarity... Read more »