Q: Do we have an elder financial abuse case?
My dad is a 83 years widower and recently met a female who became his best friend. They have developed an intimacy relationship over the past months. I recently found out that my dad lent his female friend $210,000 in the past few months without a promissory note. According to my dad, his female friend needed money to buy a house. Even though my dad said that she promised him to return the money, the way I see it is that she is able to manipulate my dad and have him do whatever she wants. My dad has even gotten mad with me thinking that I'm intruding his personal live and does not want my help. Chances are that she would continue to exploit my dad financially until he has no money left. Unfortunately, this is not what my dad sees. She has gained my dad's trust. I'm extremely worried about my dad's well being since my dad lives all alone by himself and has no other friends. I'm writing to ask if this female broke the elder law by financially taking advantage of my dad? Thank you
A: This question appears to be requesting a legal opinion. That is normally done within an attorney-client relationship. Based on the limited fact statement above there seems to be a problem. An attorney might be able advise your whether you have standing to do anything about it even if your father objects. A no-obligation consultation is available.
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