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Unlikely. It is almost impossible to get a free Lawyer for this or any other complicated work. I can't imagine where you will find one. Do know that if this elder is incompetent and is in hospital or nursing home there are often Social Workers who can get you an "emergency temporary guardianship" through calling a judge up in many places. You give few details so I don't know where you are or what situation. An elder's money can compensate for your cost if you WIN conservatorship, but if they fight it they will likely win as the courts hesitate to take anyone's rights from him. Then you would end paying the costs for both in some courts. Be certain you WANT this, because in many cases it is best to let the State take conservatorship. It won't be cheap. Can run about 10,000 if it goes through full court proceedings with a lawyer provided to the elder in the case of a fight. Wishing you good luck. Check with any senior center (For instance Mizell in Palm Springs had classes with lawyers, and some do pro bono work or explain how to do things) in your area. Check with you elder's bank. Some know someone who knows someone in your area. Just ask EVERYWHERE including the NextDoor app if you have one in your area. Good luck. You have other good advice below.
Contact state and local bar associations, senior centers, and your state's elder law agency (if it has one). There's also the possibility that some law schools may offer pro bono support.
I rather doubt someone would take a conservatorship case for free, as it could be very involved depending on the issues and numbers of people involved. However, some aggressive and greedy elder law firms might take the case just to get "their foot in the door", and leverage the firm's profile through the publicity of a pro bono case.
Perhaps you can find one here, or they can point you in the direction of one. https://www.justia.com/lawyers/family-law/california/chula-vista/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Do know that if this elder is incompetent and is in hospital or nursing home there are often Social Workers who can get you an "emergency temporary guardianship" through calling a judge up in many places.
You give few details so I don't know where you are or what situation. An elder's money can compensate for your cost if you WIN conservatorship, but if they fight it they will likely win as the courts hesitate to take anyone's rights from him. Then you would end paying the costs for both in some courts.
Be certain you WANT this, because in many cases it is best to let the State take conservatorship.
It won't be cheap. Can run about 10,000 if it goes through full court proceedings with a lawyer provided to the elder in the case of a fight.
Wishing you good luck. Check with any senior center (For instance Mizell in Palm Springs had classes with lawyers, and some do pro bono work or explain how to do things) in your area. Check with you elder's bank. Some know someone who knows someone in your area. Just ask EVERYWHERE including the NextDoor app if you have one in your area. Good luck. You have other good advice below.
I rather doubt someone would take a conservatorship case for free, as it could be very involved depending on the issues and numbers of people involved. However, some aggressive and greedy elder law firms might take the case just to get "their foot in the door", and leverage the firm's profile through the publicity of a pro bono case.
I hope you are able to find someone to help you.