Summary
Stephen Summers from Illinois is seeking legal representation for a case of elder abuse and exploitation. He has been physically abused by his stepdaughter and his deceased wifes social security benefits were exploited by his granddaughter using a fraudulent power of attorney. He has contacted multiple agencies including Adult Protective Services, Illinois Department of Aging, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Prairie State Legal Services, Illinois State Bar Association, National Center on Elder Abuse, Senior Legal Assistance Project, Illinois Department on Agings Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Attorney Generals office, Illinois Pro Bono Center, Chicago Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service, Illinois Senior Legal Assistance Project, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Despite his efforts, he has been unable to find affordable legal assistance.Full Conversation
I still need an attorney to represent me. I went to court last week. The judge told me that I need to get an attorney.
What is the nature of your legal issue? This will help me provide you with more specific information.
Elder abuse and exploitation
What state are you located in? Laws regarding elder abuse and exploitation vary by location.
Illinois
What is the specific type of elder abuse and exploitation you're dealing with? In Illinois, elder abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.
My stepdaughter slapped me and knocked me down. Her daughter exploited my deceased wife for her SS benefits by using a fraudulent POA. My deceased wife did not see any of her SS benefits. I was a former truck driver. I was always on the road trying to provide for my family.
Have you reported this incident to the local authorities or Adult Protective Services in Illinois?
- In Illinois, elder abuse is a crime and can be reported to Adult Protective Services.
- The nearest court is the Circuit Court of Cook County, (*) *-*.
I did but I seem to keep getting passed to the next office.
Have you considered contacting the Illinois Department of Aging's Elder Abuse Hotline at *-*-*-*? They might be able to provide more direct assistance.
I have contacted both of these facilities but keep being told there is nothing they can do. I need to hure an attorney. Adult Protective Services came out to my home and interviewed. I was later told there was nothing they could do. Hire an attorney.
Have you tried reaching out to any local legal aid organizations for assistance in finding an attorney?
Yes I did but I keep hitting a brick wall. Do you know of agencies and I can see if these are some of the agencies I have already contacted?
Have you contacted the Illinois Legal Aid Online or the Prairie State Legal Services? They provide free legal services to low-income individuals.
I have trued Legal Aud but nit Prairie State Legal Services. If they are not able to assist me, do you have any other suggestions?
Have you tried reaching out to the Illinois State Bar Association's Lawyer Finder service? They might be able to help you find a suitable attorney.
Yes I did.
Have you considered contacting the National Center on Elder Abuse for guidance? They might be able to provide you with additional resources.
Contacted them also.
Have you tried reaching out to the Senior Legal Assistance Project by the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago? They provide free legal services to seniors in Chicago.
No, but I will try them. I have called so many agencies until I ended calling the same ones again.
Have you considered reaching out to the Illinois Department on Aging's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program? They might be able to provide assistance.
I spoke to them, but became my wife was not in a facity, they were unable to assist me. Thank you.
Have you tried contacting the Illinois Attorney General's office? They might be able to provide guidance or resources for your situation.
Yes and they gave me some of the same agencies you did and the ones i had contacted already. Like i said, I keep hitting a brick wall due to linited funds. I have already paid an attorney $*,*. He wants $* an hour and i can't afford it.
Have you considered reaching out to the Illinois Pro Bono Center? They might be able to provide free legal assistance.
I just did that and that is how I got you.
Have you tried contacting the Chicago Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service? They might be able to help you find a suitable attorney.
I will try them but i believe I have already spoken to them.
Have you considered reaching out to the Illinois Senior Legal Assistance Project? They provide free legal services to seniors in need.
I don't think so but I will give them a call. Thank you.
Have you tried reaching out to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence? They might be able to provide assistance or resources for your situation.
I will try them. Thank you.
Have you considered reaching out to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation? They might be able to assist with the financial exploitation aspect.
, i have already spoken to them. I filed a report with them.
What was the outcome of the report you filed with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation?
I have already spoken with them. I filed a report with them.
What was the response from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation after you filed the report?
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