The Consumer Federation of California supports SB 558 (Simititan) because it would allow elder abuse to be enforced using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Read More ›

Available to homeowners age 62 or older, reverse mortgages may be beneficial if you have little or no mortgage debt and need cash for living expenses ‘ BUT they have significant pitfalls and better options may be available to you. Read More ›

Seniors across the country have been cheated by unscrupulous lenders and third-party estate planning firms who lure homeowners with unfair or unlawful contract terms. Read More ›

Established state policy disfavoring secret settlements of lawsuits brought under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) that conceal evidence of financial abuse, neglect, or physical abuse. Read More ›

AB 2947 would have prohibited RCFEs from requiring, as a condition of admission to or continued residence and care at the facility, the waiver of legal rights and remedies by an elder or dependent adult or his or her representative as against public policy. Read More ›