Q: My Uncle took advantage of my grandma and took her money, now ignores her when she asks for it back, what do we do?
My grandma was Ill but functioning when she sold her house in Tennessee but her energy was low, my uncle offered to help her get moved out and situated in his home with his family who live in Sacramento. By help I mean put the title of the house into his name and sell it so the money was in his primary account and my grandma had limited access. Instead of living with him and his family they housed her for a few weeks and sent her to live alone in an apartment. My Grandma now lives with my fiance and I and is much happier here but is still unhappy with her financial situation. We have Advised my grandma to text my uncle about getting her money back and excuses continued until he began to ignore the question all together. Any mention of money and no reply but anything else and he will call or text. Please, any guidance is much appreciated on how to move forward and get her her money back.
A: Under California law, if your uncle took advantage of your grandma and misappropriated her funds, this could be considered elder financial abuse. You may consider filing a report with the local Adult Protective Services or law enforcement. Additionally, seeking a civil action to recover the funds through the courts may be an option; consulting with an attorney experienced in elder law or civil litigation might be beneficial.
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