San Jose Financial Elder Abuse Attorney
Financial elder abuse frequently happens when care providers or family members gain the trust of an older person, and then uses that trust to their financial advantage. Our law office can prevent that from happening and take steps to correct the situation if financial elder abuse does occur. If beneficiaries or family members suspect financial elder abuse, they should speak with an experienced elder law attorney right away.
At The Law Offices of Kai H. Wessels, we help families and seniors recover from financial abuse of the elderly. Our firm has handled multimillion dollar cases in which an unscrupulous person obtained all the assets of an elder. We help recover the stolen assets and bring the wrongdoer to justice.
Financial elder abuse is a sensitive matter that requires an attorney with knowledge of both elder law and criminal matters. Please contact us today for a free consultation.
Examples of elder financial abuse
Financial elder abuse can take many forms. It can be as simple as stealing a few dollars from the elderly person’s wallet or as complex as convincing a victim to convey their property to the abuser. Such abuse can strip the elderly victim of all assets and leave him or her penniless. Another form of elder financial abuse is when scam artists convince an elderly person to purchase an unneeded annuity or other fraudulent financial instrument.
Warning signs of financial elder abuse
There are warning signs of elder financial abuse for which families and friends of the senior can look. If your elderly loved one seems afraid of a caregiver or unwilling to speak in that person’s presence, it may be a sign. If you become aware of unusual activity in the senior’s checking account, the purchase of unusual items, signs that the elderly person is not being properly cared for or unpaid bills, speak with a lawyer about the situation. If the caregiver or relative seems more concerned about the senior’s finances than his or her mental and physical health, be alert. If the senior seems isolated or is prevented from visiting alone with friends and family members, talk with an attorney about your options.
Contact The Law Offices of Kai H. Wessels in San Jose, California today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your estate planning, probate, and/or litigation issues with an experienced lawyer. Our firm provides the sound advice and strategy needed to successfully manage your legal needs.
