15657.5. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 64, Sec. 5) by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 336.)
(a)Where it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence…#
(a) Where it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant is liable for financial abuse, as defined in Section 15610.30, in addition to compensatory damages and all other remedies otherwise provided by law, the court shall award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The term “costs” includes, but is not limited to, reasonable fees for the services of a conservator, if any, devoted to the litigation of a claim brought under this article.