Dad's being denied his possessions by son. What can we do?

Call the police. File a theft report.

Since I know first hand about this situation, I can tell you your father has every right to his possessions. I got the police involved, went to my mother's home, confronted her (the policeman did), and he told her she HAD to give me my things. The compromise was she would have all my things out in her carport the next day while she was away, and I picked them up. Try that. But, you must have a sheriff or police go with you in case something untoward happens. It sounds like your brother is ignorant of the law, and can be prosecuted for theft, and by your description of items, it would be grand theft (anything over $500 - $1000 depending on your state laws) which is a felony. Go get your dad's possessions!

Where did your father move to and why did he only leave with his clothes? Sounds peculiar. Who has Power of Attorney? You could potentially file a police report I imagine.

If he doesn't relinquish the property, you can take your brother to small claims court. This reminds me of Judge Judy. She always tells the defendant to give back the possessions. I wonder what rationale your brother is using to keep these things. Does he say your father gave them to him?

It's a shame when you have to take family to court to get them to do what's right.

I agree with Kathy call the cops and get the ball rolling, it's a start. At least there will be a report filed..

did you call thePOLICE????
DID YOU GET THEM TO GO WITH DAD TO GET HIS THINGS!! HELP HIM LOAD STUFF OUT ASAP. who would ever do that to someone..keep their things like that!!
CONTACT THE POLICE. ASAP.

Call the police and explain the situation. They will meet you at his house and you must be prepared to move his belongings immediately; rent a trailer if that is what it takes. If you forget anything, you will not get back in. They will only do this once and they will stand by to arrest any combatants.

Gosh the more I see things on this site the more shocked as to how some families can just be so cruel oh im with everyone else go to his house with police and get your poor dad his stuff back he must be so distressed and kick your brothers butt.(for me!!) x

It sounds like there was an argument or dispute and your father left your brothers house under bad terms. Does your father have dementia or Alzherimer's? Does this brother have your father's Power of Attorney? If not, then who does? You can call the police and ask them to escort you to your brothers home and demand that he turn over your father's possessions. If you do not have a list of all the items I am almost positive that you will not get EVERYTHING back. Your brother evidently believes that since your father lived with him for some unknown time and he took care of him that he deserves or has a right to keep your father's possessions.

I would call the police first and ask for assistance or file a small claims case against him or seek help from an attorney. The police will be the cheapest route for now.

Time is of the essence in taking care of this, the longer you wait you are giving your brother time to hide you fathers possessions if he is that devious.

Good luck and best wishes!

I would call the Police to file a report first. A next step might be to contact your state or local jurisdiction's Elder Abuse hotline. I emphasize "elder abuse."