Monthly Archives: May 2026

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What does the legal term “neglect” of an elderly person mean? Neglect is a particular form of elder abuse in California. “Neglect,” as defined in the Elder Abuse Act, includes: (1) Failure to assist in personal hygiene, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter. (2) Failure to provide […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Alleged Offenses Against Elderly Victim Span Years Caregiver Convinced Victim To Allow Her Family To Move In Protecting Older Loved Ones Dishonest persons with access to an older person’s money, bank accounts or confidential information may take advantage of that access to wrongfully take a senior’s money or […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What is nursing home abuse? Sadly, seniors in assisted care facilities and nursing homes are at risk of abuse and neglect in a variety of forms which we collectively refer to here as nursing home abuse.  Often the abuse is intentional physical abuse, overmedication, emotional abuse or even […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What is meant by the legal term “capacity”? A person’s mental health and intellectual functioning are central to their ability to sign a legal document. This is known in the law as a person’s “capacity” to do certain things.  Capacity questions can arise for any person, but they […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Case Example Of Caregiver Fraud Stolen Funda Allegedly Used For Trips Protecting Older Loved Ones From Caregiver Theft Any taking of a senior’s property, or any assistance in that taking is a crime and grounds for civil liability of the person doing the taking and anyone assisting him […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What is financial elder abuse? California broadly defines what constitutes financial elder abuse: (a) “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 […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Reach Out To Senior Loved Ones Participating In Older Loves Ones’ Lives Happy Memorial Day 2026!  We at Evans Law Firm wish you a happy and safe holiday as summer and beach season officially begin!  We hope you spend time with loved ones and friends this summer.  We […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Caregiver Allegedly Steals Victim’s Debit Card Alleged “Spree” Totaling 15 Unauthorized Charges Remedies For Seniors And Their Families Unauthorized use of seniors’ credit and debit cards is a common type of fraud perpetrated on seniors by dishonest caregivers or other strangers with access to an elderly person’s cards.  […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Why are powers of attorney important to have? Estate planning in all its varieties comes down to protecting you, your spouse, and your children and grandchildren after you die but also as you age.  A Power of Attorney can protect you while you’re alive but no longer able […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What is a financial power of attorney? Financial powers of attorney (POAs) grant full authority over a person’s financial affairs. The form for financial POA is found in California statutes. See Cal. Prob. Code §§ 4401 et seq. (statutory form for financial POA). A financial power of attorney […]