Houston, TX asked in Civil Litigation and Elder Law for Texas

Q: My step brother has had my grandmother transfer land and possibly other property to him and she doesn’t remember it

I have contacted APS should I also contact the police and DA ? And will I have to file a civil suit to get the property back ?

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Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
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  • Elder Law Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Contact APS. Take your grandmother to her physician. Ask him to complete a Physician's Certificate of Medical Examination (available on my website or from any probate court or Approved Guardianship Attorney). Hire an attorney to possibly file (1) a correction deed, (2) a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Permanent Injunction and, if needed (3) a Guardianship.

Exploitation of an elderly person is a first degree felony in Texas.

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