When is Palm Beach Guardianship the Right Answer? How to Avoid Elder Abuse.

Does your adult parent have a new spouse in their old age?  Does a new wife concern you about elderly exploitation? You may have grounds for petitioning the court for West Palm Beach guardianship if your father is showing signs of diminished capacity. Do you know how to show that guardianship is proper in West Palm Beach or how to prove diminished capacity?

Exploitation

• Unfortunately elder exploitation is common in a state with a gray population like Florida.
• Often elderly parents will live down here far away from their adult children.
• Do you know what to look for in regards to elderly exploitation?
• One big red flag is isolation.
• Is a caretaker or new romantic partner refusing to let your loved ones see their family?
• This is a tell tale sign of undue influence and it may allow you to undo certain financial actions taken by your loved one.
• Did you know there is an actual civil cause of action for exploitation of the elderly?
• There is also a criminal law against it.
• So you may be able to do more than just get the West Palm Beach assets back you may also be able to get cash damages for what you suffered and to put that person behind bars (or at least subject to some fines!).
• Do not sleep on your rights; do not let this get out of control.
• If you want to act, do you know what remedy you need to protect someone going forward?
• Have you considered a West Palm Beach guardianship?

Guardianship

• Guardianship is a process employed by West Palm Beach courts to look after incompetent adults and minors, both called wards.
• A guardian will be appointed by the court to look after the social and financial actions of the ward.
• Did you know the court can appoint you as the petitioner as a guardian if you meet the criteria.
• Do not worry there are also professional guardians if you are unable to serve.
• Experienced Palm Beach probate litigators know that guardianship should be achievedbefore the financial exploitation occurs.
• Cleaning up after the fact can get expensive with limited results.

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