Financial Elder Abuse
Protecting Elders from Financial Abuse and Exploitation
Your loved ones deserve safety, dignity, and justice. We fight to hold abusers accountable.
When Trust Is Betrayed, We’re Here to Help
Financial elder abuse is devastating—both emotionally and financially. At McLellan Law Group, LLP, we stand by families and elders to uncover abuse, recover stolen assets, and hold wrongdoers accountable.
What is Financial Elder Abuse?
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).
As California’s elders continue to get older, sadly, so do the opportunities for those who would abuse them. Our attorneys have experience protecting elders from bad actors who engage in financial elder abuse. We also protect heirs who have seen their elders suffer at the hands of abusers and have won trial victories in both scenarios.
Common Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
- Unexplained withdrawals or missing funds.
- Sudden changes to wills, trusts, or financial documents.
- Isolation of the elder from trusted family members.
- Suspicious gifts, loans, or transfers of assets.
Our Approach: Compassionate and Relentless Advocacy
Financial abuse can be hidden and complex, but we have the expertise to identify and prove it. Our team carefully investigates the details, works with financial experts, and uses California’s robust elder abuse laws to seek justice.
How We Help
Whether the abuser is a caregiver, family member, financial advisor, or someone else in a position of trust, we act swiftly to protect your loved one’s rights and recover their assets. There are also ways to protect elders from abuse, and our attorneys have experience assisting elders to stop abusers from their misdeeds.
Our goal is to restore their dignity and financial security.
Why Choose McLellan Law Group?
We understand how emotional and overwhelming these cases can be. Our team combines legal skill with compassion, providing clear guidance and unwavering advocacy to protect elders and their families. You don’t have to fight this battle alone.
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Stop Elder Financial Abuse in Its Tracks
If you suspect financial elder abuse, time is critical. Contact us today to learn how we can help you protect your loved one and pursue justice.
Client Testimonials
Hear from Those We've Represented
I recommend Attorney Claire Melehani, whose efforts were immediate, determined, analytical, well considered, and constant. Throughout her personal and team efforts, Claire worked hard to build a strong, strategic, and effective case to ensure a positive resolution to an unfolding disruptive and stressful situation. Much appreciation and gratitude.
- Anonymous
We worked with Claire and Steven on a living trust issue that we had, and were very impressed with their professionalism and patience in handling everything. Claire was highly recommended from another firm we had reached out to, and we certainly understand why. The situation we were dealing with was complicated, but both Claire and Steven were quick to get all the facts and wonderful in helping us get a clear game plan figured out. It is reassuring to know that we can always reach out to them for additional help if needed.
- Wendy
Steven’s legal expertise and sophistication were tremendous in resolving key issues in my case. Most important of all, Steven’s ability to bring my case to settlement with eloquent presentation while keeping my focus on the bigger picture was most impressive to me. If ever needed, I would hire Steven for his services in a heartbeat.
- Benjamin