Vallejo, CA asked in Elder Law for California

Q: Is there legal recourse to see, visit, and speak with an aging parent (87yr) who is being isolated by one family member?

My sister removed mother from senior living without notification, blocked my number, won’t let my mother see me, speak to me. I believe she is isolating her and then leaving her alone just to cash her social security. She claims COVID-19, but this started before and my mother has been seen in different locations with my sister and her friends. My mother is not 100% capable and she asks her to repeat certain things over the phone. For example I have a voicemail where my mom said “stop calling..what else?” And then in the background my sister is telling her what else to say. So my mother then repeats “wanting to be left alone” while my sister keeps telling her what to say. I am not even allowed to see her social distance through a window as my sister won’t permit her to come near the window. Help.

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Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: First, this is not really Family Law, it is Conservatorship/ Elder abuse law, and you need to repost so those attorneys get an email showing this question. IMO you need to file for a Conservatorship of your mom. You can search for an attorney that deals in Conservatorship/Guardianship on this website, or elsewhere. Best of luck to you this is a stressful situation.

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