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BRUNOBigChAnCe Asked November 2019

Somebody please help me. My brother is misusing the power of attorney and he's cashing in on my mom. There's nothing I can do about it?

Is they're not some kind of a law against the misuse of power of attorney? He's not consulted with my mother one time about any of these choices he's made now I have to go down there and tell her that her baby boy is out to let her die in a nursing home. It's hard enough to face my mom when I leave she's begging me to come home. Now I have to tell her this. Please can someone help me honestly I don't know where else to turn.

Pasa18 Nov 2019
The insurance policy may also be "cashed out" to move into an irrevokable funeral trust to qualify for medicaid eligibility. This is something a social worker suggested and I have to work on for my mother.

shad250 Nov 2019
worriedinCali
Not trolling, giving opinion why OP's mom wants to come home. FYI My mom said something similar as OP's mom, (she was there after hospital stay);she was of sound mind, In her case the NHs were indeed crappy. In fact 2 she was at, have permanently closed, the other had a complete change of personnel, to try to improve their low ratings. Thank you for your comments

freqflyer
Thank you. You're probably right, but OP's mom probably hates where she is, understandable
freqflyer Nov 2019
A few years back I was in one of the top notched hospitals in the country for a few days due to an infection. Believe me, by the third day I wanted to go home as quickly as possible. Even though I was getting wonderful care, and the meals were menu style, I was developing delirium.

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anonymous971239 Nov 2019
You should ask your brother what he is doing with the money. Proving abuse of Power of Attorney is difficult, so you should try to get as much information as you can. Then contact an attorney that deals with this, i.e. Eldercare law attorneys. Sadly, this is sort of thing is very common. Many siblings have fell out over the parent's money. It brings out the worst in people.

freqflyer Nov 2019
Bruno, I read your profile and it sounds like your Mom now needs a village to take care of her.

Cost of care is expensive. Your brother is using your Mom's savings to pay for the nursing home cost. In my area, it cost $12,000 a month, thus $144k per year.

If your brother took your Mom home to take care of her, he would need to hire 3 shifts of caregivers. My Dad had that, it was costing him $20,000 per month, thus $240k per year.

So, how is your brother "cashing in" on your Mom???

Of course, it is not uncommon for an older person who is living in a facility to beg to come home, because in their own mind they believe they can take care of themselves, which in reality they cannot.
shad250 Nov 2019
Many NHs are lousy, this may be the case with OPs mom
Isthisrealyreal Nov 2019
If you know and have proof that your brother is stealing her money then you need to go to the police and file a complaint against him for financial exploitation of a vulnerable senior.

Can I suggest that you read your answers and make sure that you are clear, you sound completely irrational and hysterical, you will get nowhere being hysterical trying to deal with this situation. You need to be calm and articulate so people can understand what you are talking about.

AlvaDeer Nov 2019
What is your answer to your Mom's living situation? Assisted Living is a choice for many of us. Your brother will be signing for your Mom's funds to be used for your Mom's care. Now, if your Mother is NOT suffering from dementia she can say no. POA doesn't give anyone the right to place anyone else anywhere. Only guardianship does this.
If you think that your brother is abusing his POA first go to your Mother. If your Mom has dementia and cannot participate you can go to a Lawyer who can help you file to check on financial abuse.
However, do know THIS. If this becomes another sibling war over a parent with dementia it is possible, in a court battle, that a judge finding no answer may make a ruling that a court appointed guardian have guardianship over your Mom. If THAT is the case then neither you nor your bro will have any say whatsoevery over what happens to your Mom nor how her money is spent.
Please consider another option. Getting along. Providing support. Sitting down with one another and talking about Mom, where she is at mentally, what her needs are, what each of you can provide, and etc. Trust me, it will work so much better. Your Mom chose this son, perhaps because he is nearer her or perhaps for her own reasons, to be her POA. Try to work together. Wishing you so much good luck. Hoping you will update us in how it goes along.
BRUNOBigChAnCe Nov 2019
No evidently you didn't get to read what I wrote my lawyer I hired to make me power of attorney because I had a red flag on me turned around and took my hundred dollars and without consulting me or mother turn power of attorney over to my little brother who done nothing in the past 20 years but behavior he lives up in Indiana now he's out to cash in her 20-year life insurance policy cash it out mom has asked for none of this
NYDaughterInLaw Nov 2019
What specifically makes you say he's "cashing in on my mom" and "misusing the power of attorney"?

Just because your mother doesn't like living in a nursing home does not mean that that isn't where she needs to be living.

Nursing homes also are expensive. It seems like your brother is paying for care that is about as expensive as it gets. If he wanted to be cheap, wouldn't he keep her at home floundering with bare minimum care?

I don't mean to sound heartless. Your post is vague. Is it that you believe that you would do things differently for your mother?
worriedinCali Nov 2019
I would suggest everyone read the OPs other posts......something seems off....
PandabearAUS Nov 2019
I’m sure that an audit of the money can be requested. Get a lawyer to contact whoever drew up the POA with your concerns
BRUNOBigChAnCe Nov 2019
Lawyer I hired to write up the PO hey she won't return my phone call she said I had a red flag on me so she without consulting me or mama took my $100 I got in contact with her brother up in Indiana and made him power of attorney he's not done anything to help in the last 20 years but hate why would I think anything different she won't even answer me now there should be a law against that also
mstrbill Nov 2019
Call APS let them investigate.
BRUNOBigChAnCe Nov 2019
I have but they seem to be dragging their feet to I just talked to the lady today she said she's not going to be able to get out there till next week and it's already been a week or two that I called her to start the investigation she said as far as little brother abusing power of attorney really nothing she can do that ain't right
lealonnie1 Nov 2019
Get yourself a consultation with an Elder Care Attorney right away, that's my suggestion.
Good luck!
BRUNOBigChAnCe Nov 2019
Can't seem to find one little listen to me if you know somebody please help me

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