When Peter Falk was in his final years battling Alzheimer's disease, she was banned from seeing him by her estranged stepmother. She took her fight to probate court where the process cost $100,000.
"That's the problem, we are advocating this bill because people don't have this kind of money," Falk said. "I come here today no longer just the daughter of Peter Falk."
The Falk Act would make it harder for adult children to be banned from seeing or caring for loved ones.
"We have a growing problem of people being isolated from family and friends," said State Sen. Laura Woods, who proposed the bill.
The Judiciary Committee cleared the bill on Wednesday and sent it to the Appropriations Committee. The Colorado Bar Association has spoken out against the bill.
Representatives said they are willing to work with Woods on future versions of the bill. The Colorado Bar Association said the current system should be able to address the issues that the victims have addressed.
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Actor Peter Falk's Daughter Urges Changes in Colorado Law to Stop Family Battles Over Inheritances
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Senator Woods is correct. More people are isolated every day. Thank you Senator Woods for setting the record straight.
ReplyDeleteEvery bill that is introduced to improve and reform adult guardianship / conservatorship is progress raising awareness and bringing attention to a hidden danger waiting for all of us that affects and impacts a large portion of our nation.
ReplyDeleteEvery Adult Guardianship Bill that passes the Senate and the House, to become law signed by the Governor is success.
Many thanks to Catherine Falk and Senator Laura Woods, her staff and her team for their commitment, hard work and determination.
I am so proud of all of you and proud to be a member of NASGA.
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