Attorney Christine Miller is deeply committed to protecting and advocating for our cherished senior citizens. The Miller Firm offers a range of specialized legal services tailored to the needs of elderly and disabled clients, including elder advocacy, fraud prevention, conservatorships, financial consulting, customized concierge services, and financial elder abuse litigation. Your well-being and peace of mind are our top priorities.
California Welfare and Institutions Code section 15600 protects elders (anyone 65 year of age or older) and dependent adults from many types of physical abuse and neglect.
“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.
It must be shown that the person or entity alleged to have committed financial elder abuse knew or should have known that the conduct at issue was likely to have been harmful to the elder or dependent adult.
The taking of the property of an elder is not restricted to physically removing property from the elder’s possession, but includes depriving an elder or dependent adult “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.”
Elder abuse can be committed by strangers, family, friends, neighbors, or even CARETAKERS.
"The Better Business Bureau reports that older adults lose more than $36 billion to financial fraud every year. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, 105,301 cases of fraud against persons age 60 or older were reported in 2020. In 2021, 128,216 offenses against persons age 65 or older were reported through the National Incident-Based Reporting System. The actual number of fraud cases is unknown as many people do not report their victimization, and underreporting is especially high for older adults." (National Institute of Justice)
California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15600, et seq. protects individuals 65+ years old from financial abuse, physical abuse, abduction, and neglect. The Law Offices of Christine Miller is experienced in representing elders against financial abuse and fraud and can assist in physical abuse and neglect issues as well.
The Miller Firm is highly experienced in financial elder abuse litigation, specializing in cases involving fraud, deceit, and exploitation. Tragically, seniors can fall victim to such abuse at the hands of strangers or even trusted family members. If you suspect that you or someone you care about is being financially exploited, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help protect your rights and financial well-being.
Seniors are often targeted by real estate fraud schemes, but the Miller Firm has the expertise to help. If you’re a senior who has been approached with a proposal or agreement involving your real estate, it’s crucial to seek legal advice before proceeding. Protect your rights and assets by contacting us today for a free consultation.
Seniors often face a range of other challenges, including impersonation scams, email and phone fraud, investment schemes, credit card theft, identity theft, insurance fraud, and fraudulent loans. At the Miller Firm, we are dedicated to providing support and legal solutions to address these issues. If you or someone you know is dealing with any of these concerns, reach out to us today—we’re here to help protect your rights and peace of mind.
For a variety of reasons, it may be in the best interests of a senior to have a conservatorship established for their care, either temporarily or permanently. The Miller Firm is here to assist you and your family through this process.
Attorney Christine Miller is available for other concierge services upon request, such as aging plan consultations, family mediations, care facility evaluations, medical care coordination, and legal situations surrounding mental or physical difficulties.
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