My uncle has been mentally ill for about 7 years he is very paranoid and dillusional has been ordered by the court to take his medication but he refuses to take the medicine. Since then his family has been trying to get by without him being the main income provider he has a hight amount of debt in credit cards and has 3 properies in his name. Anyway i can give the homes under his name to his spouse? Know of any laws that can help? He lives in California.
2007-10-12 08:30:52 · 2 answers · asked by jig4ev04 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You need to see an attorney and get some legal advice.
this could be very tricky and you need to get a lawyer that specializes in the field of guardianship and estate planning or probate.
Do it asap. If your uncle is not mentally capable then someone needs to take guardianship of his business and that would likely be the wife.
All papers should be drawn up by an expert in case it is challenged in court. the property needs to be protected.
2007-10-12 08:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need a Probate lawyer to apply to the court to appoint someone as Conservator of his property, and/or Guardian of the person.
There is very little that can be done, otherwise. He still has the legal right (although he may lack capacity) to conduct his own affairs, and make a mess for those around him.
2007-10-12 15:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋