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Demovictory9

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1. yes. There are people who do this as a business. Look for elderly people to "guard".

Reply to Bear Creek (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 09:53 PM

Oct 2018

it was a big news story a few year ago in california. They look for elderly, on their own, with assets and file with a judge to become heir guardians. Then suck them dry.

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Never heard of this [View all] Bear Creek Oct 2018 OP

yes. There are people who do this as a business. Look for elderly people to "guard". Demovictory9 Oct 2018 #1

Bear, I'd try to find an Elder Law Attorney in your area. Hoyt Oct 2018 #2

There might be an elder advocacy organization with a lawyer on staff catrose Oct 2018 #3

Look up a legal aid group in your area, one that works with poor people (trustworthy). Blue_true Oct 2018 #4

Report this to your local Area Agency on Aging. Below is the link that will find the local office: JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #5

+1 DesertRat Oct 2018 #6

Thanks Bear Creek Oct 2018 #9

You are very welcome and JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #10

Be sure to check for a state AAA. JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #11

Call your ombudsmen. Every state has one. blueinredohio Oct 2018 #7

Thanks Bear Creek Oct 2018 #8

Thanks everyone Bear Creek Oct 2018 #12

How the Elderly Lose Their Rights (Guardians and custodians become the 'owners' of seniors and thei keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #13

This one is Bear Creek Oct 2018 #16

Can your nursing home 'own' you? keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #14

My thoughts also Bear Creek Oct 2018 #15

Also on top Bear Creek Oct 2018 #17