ABOUT FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE Financial elder abuse is one of the fastest growing areas of law, affecting one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society. California’s and other states’ elder abuse statutes provide extra protections to those 65 years of age and older who were victimized by the fraud or theft of another, most …
Elderly parents and loved ones are at elevated risk of falling victim to financial abuse as the pandemic goes on, especially those in major metropolitan areas. By Scott Rahn / CSQ.com (excerpt) / Pre-pandemic estimates suggest that financial elder abuse already affected at least 10% of our elders, but when the pandemic ebbs, expect a …
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Financial elder abuse is a highly emotional situation, made that much more complicated by the fact that all-too-frequently the abuser is a family member. Due to that familial relationship, it’s only natural that victims are concerned about what will happen to the abuser if an elder financial abuse attorney is hired. What is the …
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Unfortunately, as people age they may become incapacitated or lose mental acuity. An altered mental state makes managing their financial affairs either difficult or impossible and that’s when those around them jump in to take advantage of the situation. It could be family members, friends, bank employees, doctors, or trusted advisers who will step over …
Elder financial abuse by family members is more common than you may think, and California courts have been cracking down on it more and more in recent years. Sometimes called “senior fraud,” elder financial abuse can range from something as simple as stealing cash out of grandma’s wallet to something as sophisticated as taking control …
There are few probate and trust situations as emotional as Financial Elder Abuse. Adding money, inheritance, and other assets to an abuse situation can become overwhelming for victims and families. At RMO Lawyers, we protect clients faced with difficult elder financial abuse situations everyday. Here’s a guide. “What is elder financial abuse?” Elder financial abuse …
By Giovanna (Gia) Abreu O’Connor — Recent changes to Florida law have expanded protections for elderly persons and disabled adults by creating disinheritance penalties for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or aggravated manslaughter of our most vulnerable. Florida Statutes §733.303 was amended to prohibit persons convicted of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person …
Breaches of fiduciary duty and fiduciary abuses unfortunately are more common than you might think, especially in cases involving the elderly and the infirm. Fiduciaries are often granted broad powers over estate funds and assets, and may take advantage of their trusted position for personal profit or gain. If you suspect that you or a …
Power of attorney abuse and sibling conflicts can be emotional and complex. Here’s our guide to power of attorney problems, contests, disputes, and abuse. What is power of attorney? Power of attorney is a legal contract that gives a person, the Agent, the power to make legal decisions on the behalf of somebody …
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Fighting conservatorship abuse is a complex and emotionally-charged topic. Seeing a loved one ignored or taken advantage of by the person or persons charged with caring for them is extremely disappointing and difficult. In the following, we’ll cover how to file a petition to suspend or remove an abusive conservator, and how a conservatorship attorney …
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Micah Lewis PARALEGAL (424) 599-4862 lewism@rmolawyers.com Los Angeles Download vCard Micah Lewis is a paralegal in the Los Angeles office of RMO LLP. With extensive litigation experience, Micah supports the team in matters involving will and trust disputes, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, financial elder abuse, and undue influence, and leverages that experience to …