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Help I need an elder law attorney in Chicago. I have power of attorney over my mom and her facility is denying me access to her.

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That sounds incredibly stressful, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. An elder law attorney can definitely help you navigate this, and I hope you find someone who fights for your mom’s rights. Hang in there

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If you have POA, the facility usually can’t just block you without a legal reason. I’d call an elder law attorney ASAP and also ask the facility in writing why they’re denying access. Sometimes mentioning “attorney” and “ombudsman” makes them suddenly more cooperative.

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I found this by google-search. They may be able to direct you.

This is Chicago.gov’s Senior services department

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/

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