What can a senior citizen do when estranged children come and take documents/keys from the home of a surviving parent?

Call the police, Adult Protective Services in your county and an elder law attorney in your state, in that order.

Mother resides in West LA in senior living, and has moderate dementia.

If your mother has capacity she can revoke the power of attorney; If your mother does not have capacity, you could go to court and file an action...

How can I protect my elderly mother from her untrustworthy adult grandchild who wants to move in or move close by?

First, if your mother has full capacity, it's important for your mother to understand that she should not sign anything given to her by the niece...

In California does durable financial power of attorney require me to have witnesses sign along with the notary?

You do not need both a witness and a notary, I prefer to have a notary as well and have always drafted them to include a notary. It's important...

Am I entitled to monetary compensation?

You are legally entitled to two 15 minute breaks and lunch break in an 8 hour day. SF also has specific rules about the accrual of sick leave,...

Is it possible to file a wrongful job termination suit in California?

If you are over 40, the ADEA allows you to have 21 days from the date of termination to review the severance package. If you are over 40, you...

Is a pattern like this enough to prove Undue Influence, Exploitation, or something else?

This could be considered elder abuse and/or undue influence but it becomes more complicated in family situations and whether you or the other...

Can a step-child (adult) participate in a Mesothelioma suit, step-father died.

typicaly only heirs can bring a case but if no heirs have survived, you may be able to be appointed as personal representative of the estate but it...

Does "borrowing" from an elderly relative constitute larceny?

It could be larceny however there are several questions you need to determine - If the sister in law had power of attorney for financial matters,...

Typically defense counsel will file a 1099 for the amount of the settlement so yes the IRS will know about the settlement but they do not take a...