What steps should be taken to evaluate mental capacity, medically and legally?
Posted April 13th, 2008gregmoss1954@sbcglobal.net asked: 78-year-old widower (recent) who can no longer rely on just-deceased wife. This person is living alone in a large house, and attempting to take care of a sizable estate. He cannot remember details well that happened recently, but can recall events from distant past. He repeats himself constantly–sometimes asks the same question three [...]
Elder Abuse - Daughter - Manipulating Mother for Her Money?
Posted February 20th, 2008drkestlight asked: 78 year old woman who’s daughter has removed her from her home of 47 years and husband of 50 years. Husband thought she was spending a few days with her mother at her home. Daughter has manipulated mother to remove her money and transfer it under her care. The Mother is disabled, Bipolar [...]