Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

prosecuting fraud by family member

My 55 yr old brother lives with my 82 yr old mother in her condo. He has forged her name on checks and run up a $10K debt on a Visa card in her name. She is reluctant to prosecute. What can other children do to help protect her and stop him from doing it again?


Asked on 9/14/07, 10:39 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: prosecuting fraud by family member

One option is for the children to call the police. Another is to seek a conservatorship over her if she needs one because she is getting 'incompetent' to protect herself. Feel free to contact me if that is the case and you want legal help doing it.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 2:08 pm
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: prosecuting fraud by family member

Also, you might want to file an action for elderly abuse against the family members who did this. First, file for a conservatorship ex parte, then file an action for elderly abuse. Also, report this to the Adult Protective Servicees, as well as to the police.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 3:28 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: prosecuting fraud by family member

Only by getting a conservatorship over your mom if she is unable to care for herself.

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Answered on 9/15/07, 2:47 pm


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