Legal Question in Elder Law in California

elder abuse?

My friend is living with her mom who has alzhiemers 24 hours a day since her dad is in the hospital from a stroke. Her oldest sister has power of attorney. What can she do?

Oldest daughter has power of attorney

Came and took mom�s checkbook and deed to the house

Stopped health net

Cleared out bank account

Receiving father�s social security check

Tried to get mother�s social security (youngest daughter went to the ss office to stop this)

May have reverse mortgage (no proof)

Youngest daughter

Has been caring for mother 24 hours a day. Mother has alzhiemers

Jackie has been paying the bills with her parents income for 6 months or more

She is living in with mom since the father had a stroke and he is still in the hospital

Mom�s check is the only income they have now - 300 a month

I think she should go to the welfare office and the district attorney. Any advise out there?


Asked on 10/20/11, 6:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sounds like a classic case of financial elder abuse. She should most definitely go to the DA's elder abuse unit. She should also apply for a conservatorship over both parents.

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Answered on 10/20/11, 10:44 pm


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