Bank Account Frozen During Elder Abuse Investigation, in California

[hurtstohelp]

I helped an elderly friend retrieve an annuity account her stepson had illegally hidden from her for 20 years...she put it in her name..everything on the up & up..then her son committed her and I didnt see her again..aparantly he filed an investigation for elderly abuse with authorities who froze my bank account (which is in same bank but completely separate..I am not a signer or anything on any of her accounts) over a year ago..while they investigate..How long can they do this and do I have any rights during this procedure? I need my money>california thanks

[Mr. Knowitall]

You can figure out which court ordered the account frozen, and petition for relief through that court. It sounds like you should consider consulting a lawyer.