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EAR (elder abuse restraining order)

Court order protecting an elder from an abuser.

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Definition

In senior care, EAR (elder abuse restraining order) refers to court order protecting an elder from an abuser.

These tools affect who can make medical and financial decisions, how assets are protected, and how care is paid for over many years.

Documents must be executed correctly under state law. For high-stakes decisions — especially when capacity is in question — consult an elder law or estate planning attorney licensed in California.

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