The Law Office of Robert M.L. Baker III

Santa Monica, California Elder Law Litigation Attorney

Unfortunately, unscrupulous care givers, family members, and strangers often try to take advantage of elderly people afflicted by dementia or other illnesses. The law office of Robert M.L. Baker III litigates cases involving illegally transferred assets, suspicious property transfers, and undue influence involving the elderly and their estate. Our elder law litigation lawyer consults investigators and forensic accountants if necessary in uncovering evidence of manipulation and criminal activity. We also work with psychologists and geriatric specialist in determining the mental capacity of an elderly person in order to establish a conservatorship or guardianship to protect their estate from further criminal activity.

If you believe your parent or loved one has been victimized, contact California elder law litigation attorney Robert M.L. Baker III today. OOur California office represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Encino, Marina Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, South Bay, Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks.

When Seniors are take Advantage of

The law office of Robert M.L. Baker III litigates cases on behalf of elderly clients involving the following:

• Undue influence
• Changes to a will
• Diminished mental capacity
• Transfers of home ownership
• Nursing home abuse or neglect

Recovering Damages

Challenging changes to a will involve the process of establishing undue influence by a party, or diminished mental capacity on behalf of the grantor. Once undue influence, duress, or diminished capacity has been shown, the next step involves recovery of the assets. If bank accounts have been cleared or investments stolen, recovering the money involved can be difficult. As an elder litigation lawyer, Mr. Baker is familiar with most scams and is prepared to hire investigators and forensic accountants to track down monies and stolen assets.

If You Suspect Wrongdoing

Time is usually of the essence in cases involving elder litigation. If you believe your elderly loved one has been taken advantage of, contact Santa Monica, California elder litigation attorney Robert M.L. Baker III today. We’ll immediately file a protection order and initiate proceedings to create a conservator or guardian to prevent further criminal wrongdoing.