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How do I get conservatorship of my elderly father

Asked on Jan 25th, 2017 on Guardianship and Conservatorship - California
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My father is 81 years old. His health has been failing. I have power of attorney over my dad's finances. My son and his wife are cutting me out of his like telling me they will give me stubs to have me pay. I told them to leave his billing address at my house. They've been changing it anyay. I've had to call the doctors, give them my power of attorney and have it changed back. My daughter in law told me that my son told her to not let me know anything that's going on medically with my dad. I told her that was not ok. I will only pay bills that come to my house. I am being shut out of my dad's life. I don't know what to do. My dad has had a stroke and has memory loss. I have a doctor statement stating so. What do I do?
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Estate Planning Attorney serving Woodland, CA
Partner at Sonin Law
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I agree that it sounds like you may need a conservatorship, at least of your father's estate. This would give you court-ordered legal authority over your father's finances, and make it clear that your son does not have that authority. Contact an elder law attorney in your local area to help you with this filing.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2017 at 8:23 AM

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