Walnut Creek Financial Elder Abuse Attorneys
As people age, they may have concerns about how their money is handled and turn to trusted family members, caregivers and financial advisors for assistance. When children or other individuals assume a fiduciary role, they take on many responsibilities. They must act ethically, legally and in their loved one's best interests. In most situations, the fiduciary role is executed properly. However, in others, a person in the fiduciary role may act inappropriately and unethically with the elderly person's money. The Angell Law Firm, P.C. handles claims involving financial elder abuse. Our attorneys protect the rights of the elderly who have fallen victim to financial abuse.
Would you like to speak with a lawyer regarding financial elder abuse? Whether you suspect a family member or caregiver is financially taking advantage of the elderly or your loved one has been a victim of financial exploitation, The Angell Law Firm, P.C. can help. Call (925) 947-2525 to arrange your free half-hour consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Examples of Financial Elder Abuse
Attorneys at our firm are dedicated to protecting the rights of those who are often too ill or incapacitated to care for themselves. Family members, caregivers and others can take advantage of the elderly in ways such as the following:
- Financial exploitation
- Financial manipulation
- Placing undue influence over a person's estate plans
- Theft, stealing and / or fraud
- Identity theft
- Denying elderly person access to their bank accounts
Financial Elder Abuse Litigation
The Angell Law Firm, P.C. represents clients throughout all California state courts, U.S. District Court and the Northern and Eastern Districts of California. Efforts are made to resolve financial elder abuse disputes through mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. However, with a successful civil litigation practice, our firm will not hesitate to proceed toward trial when necessary.
The Angell Law Firm, P.C. has the experience to effectively protect the rights of the elderly who are being taken advantage of financially. To arrange your free half-hour consultation, contact our firm today.
The Angell Law Firm, P.C.
1700 N. Broadway, Suite 310
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4138
Map and Directions
Phone: 925-947-2525
Fax: 925-947-2522