Legal Question in Elder Law in California

I lived in my daughter's house in IL, against my better judgement. Over those years, she abused me emotionally and financially ($70K-$80K). I never took action. I moved to CA 2 yrs ago to get away from her, and learned she's now 2 hours away. Since it happened in IL, do I have any rights in CA regarding restitution? I am in my 70's and have been told it constitutes elder abuse.


Asked on 9/03/15, 3:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Len Tillem Tillem McNichol & Brown

You can sue her in California - if she resides here now, because you can sue a defendant wherever the defendant resides. The fact that these acts took place out of state raises some interesting Choice of Law issues, but it doesn't preclude a lawsuit.

If you want to proceed, you need to review this with an attorney who does elder abuse litigation ASAP, as any applicable statute of limitations may soon time-bar your case.

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Answered on 9/03/15, 4:31 pm


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