Elder financial abuse and elder law in Sacramento, California
This page is for families in the Sacramento area concerned that an older relative is being exploited. It explains what the law calls financial abuse, how to report it, and links to licensed lawyers with elder law on record.
What is financial abuse[1]
California law defines financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult as taking, using or keeping their property for a wrongful use, with intent to defraud, or by undue influence.
Reporting[3]
Each California county has an Adult Protective Services agency that investigates reports of abuse. The state lists a reporting line open 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 1-833-401-0832.
Court options[2][4]
A civil lawsuit for financial abuse can recover property and, when abuse is proven, attorney's fees. If an adult cannot manage their own finances, a court can appoint a conservator.
Lawyers in Sacramento, California
The directory lists 2,604 lawyers with an active California license and an office of record in Sacramento, California; 32 of them have Elder Law as a practice area on record (listed in the directory's source file; origin not confirmed, not a certification).
A license record shows a lawyer may practice. It does not show experience with a specific kind of case.
You can check any lawyer's license yourself with the State Bar of California lookup.
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Questions
Who counts as an elder?[5]
California's elder abuse law covers people 65 or older who live in California.
Should I call the police?[3]
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, report to Adult Protective Services.
You choose which lawyer to contact and what to share. Nothing you type is sent to a lawyer without your say-so.
Sources
- California Welfare and Institutions Code section 15610.30 (financial abuse), California Legislature (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- California Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657.5 (remedies), California Legislature (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- Adult Protective Services, California Department of Social Services (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- California Probate Code section 1801 (who may need a conservator), California Legislature (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- California Welfare and Institutions Code section 15610.27 (elder defined), California Legislature (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Laws change and every situation is different. Check the official sources linked here and talk to a licensed lawyer about your facts.
Reviewed and last updated 2026-10-31. To report an error, write to notices@esqcopilot.com.