Legal Question in Elder Law in California

Who has the right to sue for elder abuse and neglect on behalf of a parent in ca ?


Asked on 5/30/16, 9:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

The claim generally belongs to the parent, and the parent decides whether to sue. If the parent is in a conservatorship, the right belongs to the conservator. If the parent has passed away, the right is in the hands of the executor or administrator of the estate.

A power of attorney may in some cases be broad enough to allow the instituation of a suit, but it depends on the wording.

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Answered on 5/31/16, 1:08 am


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