My loved one is a victim of elder abuse; what can I do? |
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 What can I do if there are suspicious asset transfers? |
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| What if the trustee or fiduciary is stealing? |
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| What if the will or trust was changed under suspicious circumstances? |
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| How can I recover stolen assets? |
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| How can I stop future abuse? |
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Sometimes future abuse can be stopped by simply changing the living situation of the victim. A good estate plan can also be used to limit problems when the victim is willing to surrender control to a trusted loved one. Private management and monitoring of a loved one is almost always preferable to intervention by a governmental authority or the judicial system. Generally, the most powerful solution to stop future abuse is to create a conservatorship, which vests all legal authority over the victim’s assets in the name of the conservator. As a result, asset transfers made by the victim are generally no longer valid and can be more easily recovered. While a conservatorship is a drastic and expensive remedy, it is sometimes the only solution. We have helped numerous families prevent elder abuse. We will evaluate your problems and suggest the best solution for your family. |
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| Should I contact the authorities? |
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