Riverside Financial Elder Abuse Lawyer
If you suspect a loved one is suffering financial abuse at the hands of another, it is vital to contact an experienced financial elder abuse attorney right away. Financial elder abuse can quickly eliminate a victim’s resources and rob them of their physical and emotional health. Riverside nursing home abuse attorney Joel Bryant focuses on elder law issues and fights for the rights of the elderly in Riverside.
Attorney Bryant has the necessary tools to hold perpetrators of elder abuse responsible and has:
- More than a decade of experience in all areas of financial elder abuse
- A proven track record of success in securing compensation for elderly victims and their families
- Local and national recognition for his legal accomplishments
Take action to protect your loved one today. Call Attorney Joel Bryant to schedule a complimentary case evaluation and learn more about financial elder abuse in the Riverside area.
In Their Own Words
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"Mr. Bryant and his staff were always available to answer our questions and concerns."Eugenia A.
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"Joel used creativity and attention to details of complex corporate matters to move the case to settlement within six months of filing."Robert H.
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"They were very professional, honest, compassionate, and supportive."Brent R.
How Can a Riverside Financial Elder Abuse Attorney Help Me?
In California, there are laws specifically dedicated to financial elder abuse. These laws are separate and differ from traditional laws about fraud and abuse and neglect. An experienced financial elder abuse lawyer will explain these laws to you and how they apply to the individual circumstances surrounding your claim.
Also, Attorney Bryant will:
- Investigate any financial transactions
- Collect all evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Retain any needed experts
- File all court documents
- Represent your loved one’s best interests in any hearings or settlement negotiations
- Proceed to trial before a judge and jury if there is no appropriate settlement
Building and pursuing a financial elder abuse case is often costly, complicated, and time-consuming. Having a skilled elder lawyer on your side increases your chances of winning your case. Contact Attorney Joel Bryant today to discuss the legal steps involved in a financial elder abuse claim.
What Is Financial Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Not only are the elderly at risk of physical and emotional harm, but they are also targets of financial abuse. This is particularly true due to cognitive impairment, poor physical health, functional impairment, and dependency on others of some older adults.
Financial elder abuse is frighteningly common, and the number of elders afflicted by financial abuse is growing. Financial elder abuse, as defined by the CDC, is the “illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of an older individual’s resources by a caregiver or other person in a trusting relationship, for the benefit of someone other than the older individual.”
Financial elder abuse goes far beyond petty theft to include:
- Forgery
- Theft of money or possessions
- Use of coercion or deception to surrender finances or property
- Improper use of guardianship or power of attorney
