Legal Question in Elder Law in California

elderly alcoholic

Is there a legal avenue for forcing an 87 year old alcoholic into a

treatment program even against their will?


Asked on 3/15/09, 10:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: elderly alcoholic

There is, by using a conservatorship. The court can appoint a conservator to make medical and financial decisions on someone's behalf if it finds the person is unable to do so on their own. However, it can be a difficult and expensive process, so you may want to start with a call to Adult Protective Services first to see if a solution can be achieved without the courts.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 12:22 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: elderly alcoholic

Sure, by family or friends obtaining a court ordered Conservatorship over him, or by having the Public Guardian do so. Feel free to contact me if serious about wanting legal help doing so.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 2:08 pm


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