ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What does “elder abandonment” mean? Abandonment of an elder or dependent person is a particular form of elder/dependent adult abuse in California. “Abandonment,” as defined in the Elder Abuse Act, includes: “Abandonment” means the desertion or willful forsaking of an elder or a dependent adult by anyone having […]

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 Victim Abused And Tortured By Caregiver Sustained Multiple Serious Injuries Thirty-Year Sentence For Caregiver Evans Law Firm, Inc. represents victims of physical and financial elder and dependent adult abuse.  Seniors and dependent adults living at home under the care of in-home caregivers and seniors and dependent adults living […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER 2026 Martin Luther King Holiday Use This Holiday To Help Seniors Building The Beloved Community           Our ultimate end must be the creation of the beloved community.             — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 15, 1960, in Raleigh, North Carolina The Martin Luther King Jr. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Various Forms Of Elder Abuse Spotting Neglect And Abuse Of Older Loved Ones Protections And Remedies For Victims The National Council on Aging says up to five million older Americans are abused yearly, and the annual loss by victims of financial elder abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Assault Captured On Film Resident Senior Dies From Injuries Remedies For Heirs Evans Law Firm, Inc. represents elderly victims and families in cases of nursing home abuse and pursue all those responsible for the abuse including any owners or administrators and supervisory persons in charge of any caregiver […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Elder Abuse Takes Different Forms Spotting Elder Abuse And Neglect How To Prot4ct Older Loved Ones Elder abuse comes in a variety of forms and includes not only intentional physical or financial abuse but also neglect or abandonment of a senior.  Often neglect goes hand in hand with […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Allegedly Used Fake POA To End Life Support Accused Of Murder And Theft Of Victim’s Home And Money Protecting Older Loved Ones From Caregiver Fraud/Caregiver Theft Fraudulent powers of attorney are a method by which dishonest caregivers and others may steal from seniors.  As a recent case discussed […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Various Forms Of Elder Abuse Spotting Neglect And Abuse Of Older Loved Ones Protections And Remedies For Victims The National Council on Aging says up to five million older Americans are abused yearly, and the annual loss by victims of financial elder abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Restraining Orders To Protect Seniors From Abuse Case Example Process For Obtaining Restraining Orders Restraining orders are a powerful tool in the fight to protect seniors and dependent adults from abuse.  Seniors and dependent adults are vulnerable to all forms of elder abuse: financial, physical, sexual, and emotional/psychological[1] […]