Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

proposed conservatee without knowledge

My 87 yr old neighbor was lured to CA by estranged daughter for visit. She went to Court and got temp consv. the first week with fraud. . . made victim sound like he has no cash reserves and virtually no assets -- $5000 in personal property. Did not mention he is resident of NV or his bank accounts, credit cards, etc. He got volunteer atty who was told victim was not being cared for in NV, but no statements re NV were in Petition. He is being kept from family, friends and heir son in LV. We're having trouble getting atty to get with him and petition court to end so he can come home. ''Mac'' finally got to talk with son yesterday and is ready to come home. He's stuck with no help. Has his checkbook, NV ID, etc. Fear ID theft with accounts opened online, too. Torrance Probate Court. All assets, property, etc. is in NV. I thought a CA court would have no jurisdiction here either.

This case has nothing to do with care, but plundering ''dad's'' estate before he dies.

Thanks


Asked on 3/24/08, 10:18 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

Re: proposed conservatee without knowledge

If you desire to speak to a Nevada attorney that is also licensed and practicing in California, please email me for an appointment.

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Answered on 3/29/08, 12:41 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: proposed conservatee without knowledge

if she wasn't honest, then it can be set aside.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 12:16 am
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: proposed conservatee without knowledge

The son will have to hire and pay a lawyer to undo the damage. There should be no problem with willingness and ability to pay for services. I doubt a volunteer attorney will help. But you might want to try Bet Tzedek in Los Angeles. A public interest law firm.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 1:28 am
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: proposed conservatee without knowledge

The son will have to hire and pay a lawyer to undo the damage. There should be no problem with willingness and ability to pay for services. I doubt a volunteer attorney will help. But you might want to try Bet Tzedek in Los Angeles. A public interest law firm.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 1:28 am


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