Geraldine Miller
GM Law PLLC
Fort Mohave, Arizona • Serving Mohave County
About Geraldine Miller
Geraldine Miller is an elder law and elder abuse attorney at GM Law PLLC representing vulnerable adults and their families in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act is codified in Title 46, Chapter 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, with the civil cause of action under ARS § 46-455 allowing recovery of treble damages and attorneys' fees for intentional or knowing abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Contact information is listed below.
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Education
- Law School: Antioch
Common questions about Elder Abuse in Arizona
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How long do I have to file an elder abuse lawsuit in Arizona?
Arizona's general personal-injury statute of limitations of 2 years applies to most ARS § 46-455 claims, with the clock running from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Wrongful-death claims also have a 2-year limit running from the date of death. Some financial-exploitation and fraud claims may have different periods; consult an attorney early.
Can a family member be liable for elder abuse?
Yes. ARS § 46-455 reaches anyone in a position of trust and confidence with the vulnerable adult, including family members who act as caregivers. Financial-exploitation cases - misuse of a power of attorney, transferring property, draining accounts - are very often brought against family members, and the statute can bar an abuser from inheriting from the victim's estate.
What's the difference between elder abuse and a regular tort?
ARS § 46-455 elder-abuse claims allow treble damages and mandatory attorneys' fees that ordinary negligence claims do not. They also impose liability on a broader set of defendants (anyone in a position of trust). And they apply a more protective standard - some conduct that would not be actionable as ordinary negligence (e.g., neglectful institutional care that doesn't quite meet medical-malpractice standards) can support an elder-abuse claim.
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GM Law PLLC
PO BOX 10050
Fort Mohave, AZ 86427
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