Elder Financial Abuse Attorney in Los Angeles & Orange County

Protecting Legacies, Pursuing Justice: Your Ally Against Elder Financial Abuse.

Walker Law Corporation

Elder Financial Abuse Attorney in Los Angeles & Orange County

Elder financial abuse can be committed by any person regardless of their relationship with the elder. Elder financial abuse is usually committed by a family member, friend, conservator or trustee who deceives the elder in some manner to reap financial gain at the expense of the elder. Elder financial abuse occurs when a person over the age of 65 is taken advantage of financially.

Our Approach to Elder Financial Abuse

We adopt a vigilant and compassionate approach to Elder Financial Abuse cases, recognizing the vulnerability of our senior clients and the importance of safeguarding their financial well-being.

Our dedicated team is committed to thoroughly investigating instances of elder financial exploitation, employing a meticulous approach to uncover financial improprieties and holding responsible parties accountable.

We prioritize personalized attention, engaging closely with our clients to understand their unique circumstances and concerns, fostering a trusting attorney-client relationship that empowers victims to seek justice.

With a focus on prevention, our attorneys work collaboratively to implement protective measures, educating clients on potential risks and providing guidance to help safeguard their assets against future exploitation.

Leveraging our legal expertise and advocacy skills, we pursue aggressive yet compassionate litigation strategies to ensure that those who prey on the financial well-being of elders are held liable, and justice is served for our clients.

Elder Financial Abuse Attorney Overview

The essential elements of elder financial abuse are set forth by the California legislature in California Welfare & Intuitions Code Section 15610.30 as follows:

(a) “Financial abuse” of an elder or dependent adult occurs when a person or entity does any of the following:

(1) Takes, secretes, appropriates, obtains, or retains real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult for a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both.
(2) Assists in taking, secreting, appropriating, obtaining, or retaining real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult for a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both.
(3) Takes, secretes, appropriates, obtains, or retains, or assists in taking, secreting, appropriating, obtaining, or retaining, real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult by undue influence, as defined in Section 15610.70.

(b) A person or entity shall be deemed to have taken, secreted, appropriated, obtained, or retained property for a wrongful use if, among other things, the person or entity takes, secretes, appropriates, obtains, or retains the property and the person or entity knew or should have known that this conduct is likely to be harmful to the elder or dependent adult.

(c) For purposes of this section, a person or entity takes, secretes, appropriates, obtains, or retains real or personal property when an elder or dependent adult is deprived of any property right, including by means of an agreement, donative transfer, or testamentary bequest, regardless of whether the property is held directly or by a representative of an elder or dependent adult.

(d) For purposes of this section, “representative” means a person or entity that is either of the following:

(1) A conservator, trustee, or other representative of the estate of an elder or dependent adult.
(2) An attorney-in-fact of an elder or dependent adult who acts within the authority of the power of attorney.

Cal Wel & Inst Code § 15610.30

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Free 15-Minute Telephone Consultation

At Walker Law Corporation, we extend a caring hand to victims and loved ones of Elder Financial Abuse by offering complimentary phone consultations. These sessions provide a confidential space for individuals to share their concerns, allowing us to assess the situation, offer initial guidance, and outline potential legal avenues—all without any financial obligation.

Elder Financial Abuse Attorney in Los Angeles & Orange County