We understand the devastating effects of financial elder abuse
Our commitment is to helping victims of financial elder abuse in California seek justice and compensation for their losses.
At Gates Eisenhart Dawson, we understand how difficult it can be for victims of financial elder abuse and their families to seek justice. We are dedicated to helping victims navigate the complexities of financial elder abuse cases and providing compassionate legal representation. Our experienced attorneys can help you file a lawsuit against the abuser, hold them accountable for their actions, and fight for your rights to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. We will also help you take steps to protect your loved one from further exploitation.
- We help you seek justice and compensation for financial elder abuse in California.
- Our attorneys provide compassionate representation and understand the complexities of these cases.
- We take steps to protect your loved one from further exploitation.
Financial Elder Abuse Defined
Financial elder abuse is a form of exploitation that occurs when someone takes advantage of an elderly person’s vulnerability to gain access to their finances or assets. In California, financial elder abuse is defined as “the taking, secreting, appropriating, or retaining real or personal property of an elder or dependent adult for a wrongful use or with intent to defraud, or both” (California Welfare & Institutions Code § 15610.30).
Examples of Financial Elder Abuse
- Taking advantage of an elderly person’s physical or mental incapacity to gain access to their finances
- Forging an elderly person’s signature on documents
- Making unauthorized withdrawals from an elderly person’s bank accounts
- Taking money from an elderly person without their knowledge or consent
- Misusing an elderly person’s power of attorney to access their bank accounts and transfer funds without their knowledge or consent
- Forging an elderly person’s signature on documents such as checks or contracts
- Taking advantage of an elderly person’s physical or mental incapacity to gain access to their assets
- Making unauthorized withdrawals from an elderly person’s bank account
- Coercing an elderly person into signing a contract they do not understand
- Misrepresenting the terms of a contract to an elderly person
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