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Elder Laws in California.
California elder-law issues often involve conservatorships, powers of attorney, advance directives, long-term-care planning, and protection of elders and dependent adults. California has one of the strongest elder-abuse statutes in the country — the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) — which provides enhanced remedies in civil elder-abuse cases.
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EADACPA authorizes civil actions for physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and abandonment of elders and dependent adults, with enhanced remedies including attorneys’ fees in qualifying cases.
California law governs appointment of conservators for adults who cannot manage their own personal or financial affairs, with significant due-process protections and court oversight.
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