[WSBAPT] options to protect vulnerable elderly person

[G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III]

Hello,

 

One of my clients is dealing with a potential vulnerable person situation
and unsure of how to help.  (Snohomish County)

 

The potential victim ("PV")is an 80-85 year old woman, physically disabled
but mentally sharp. The PV has an adult son with some alleged mental issues.
My client is a friend of the PV. 

 

Last week the son "went off" (fist through walls in residence, verbal
threats, and physical confrontation with PV's neighbor.) Although the son
was taken away for a mental evaluation, he was released. The son lives in a
camper on PV's property. PV admits that she is afraid of son but is
unwilling to file for protection. (makes excuses for son's behavior.) The
police found weapons (gun and knife) when responding to the conflict last
week. Given the lack of a criminal charges or anyone filing a protective
order, I think the son can regain possessions of his weapons. 

 

My client has contacted a number of agencies and been told there is nothing
that can be done. PV's family members (other children) seem to acknowledge
the problem but attribute the son's behavior to his "hard luck life."

 

As a non-family member, is there anything else my client can do?  

 

Ideas appreciated.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III

Attorney-at-Law



 

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