Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Squatter

My Father In-Law's brother had a live in health care person who will not leave now that the person she was caring for is dead. The house is in foreclosure and the woman has taken money from the deceased's accounts, taken his car and started to sell off his possessions. My Father In-Law is the deceased's brother and cannot remove the items because the squatter has changed the locks. The police claim he can't break the locks . . . however, in California, home care workers are forbidden from accepting anything from passed patients, even if willed them. Is there any way we can go in the house by force?


Asked on 7/26/08, 5:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Squatter

You may call my office to discuss.

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Answered on 7/26/08, 5:58 pm
Judith Deming Deming & Associates

Re: Squatter

If your father in law is the next of kin, he can file both criminal charges and a civil action. Most California counties have elder abuse units in the offices of the District Attorney...call them for specific advice for your county.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 1:58 am


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