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What is conservatorship

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Depends on the state but in CA a conservator is a person appointed by the courts to manage affairs and person of a person who lacks capacity to...

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POA. How does it help in the case of A Investigation of elder & financial.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

Whether or not you are entitled to compensation depends in part on the POA language. You REALLY should consult a lawyer ASAP to protect yourself.

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MY niece recently removed my 85 year old mother from the home that she and i shared for twenty years. she is blind

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

If you are court appointed guardian then you rather than your niece has the legal right to make decisions. Otherwise, depends whether there is a...

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Where Can I Find Free Legal Services For poor Senior Citizens? I have called several places I found online, but I had no luck.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

You can try legal services or a law school clinic, but this doesn't sound like the kind of situation in which pro bono would be common. Sounds...

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How do u prove u were falsely accused of financial elderly abuse?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

You should consult a local elder law attorney to get all your ducks in a row. If an elder abuse investigation or lawsuit occurs, you'll need to...

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Unlawful eviction by caregiver and IHSS fraud, adult disabled abuse and theft of disabled adult funds and medications. need help

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

You haven't asked a question but if you are looking for advice on how to protect your interests, you can't get that kind of specific advice here. ...

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Mom lives with us instead of nursing home,she had several strokes,she wants to move back to her home. It needs major repairs.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

If you consult a local elder law attorney, the lawyer can lay out your rights and options. If you try to DIY, you'll probably lose a lot that a...

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Please I need help I am being investigative on elderly abuse financial abuse,

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 25, 2013

You actually needed a lawyer when you first started caring for the woman and obtained POA. Depending on the POA terms, you may or may not have the...

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In march 2012 dad died my mom, me (son) & sister each recieved 1/3 of the estate. My sister was eecutor for both mom & dad. By

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 24, 2013

Sorry to tell you but if the August "agreement" wasn't pursuant to a contract prepared by a trusts and estates lawyer and reflected in a properly...

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My uncle passed away this year and I was the beneficiary on some of his accounts. See below:

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 24, 2013

There is no question that an executor and accountant can collect from an estate and beneficiaries under certain circumstances. Success depends on...

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What is conservatorship

POA. How does it help in the case of A Investigation of elder & financial.

MY niece recently removed my 85 year old mother from the home that she and i shared for twenty years. she is blind

Where Can I Find Free Legal Services For poor Senior Citizens? I have called several places I found online, but I had no luck.

How do u prove u were falsely accused of financial elderly abuse?

Unlawful eviction by caregiver and IHSS fraud, adult disabled abuse and theft of disabled adult funds and medications. need help

Mom lives with us instead of nursing home,she had several strokes,she wants to move back to her home. It needs major repairs.

Please I need help I am being investigative on elderly abuse financial abuse,

In march 2012 dad died my mom, me (son) & sister each recieved 1/3 of the estate. My sister was eecutor for both mom & dad. By

My uncle passed away this year and I was the beneficiary on some of his accounts. See below: