Actually. What else does your friend need doing for her? Check that you are not unintentionally obstructing plans for her further care. Perhaps nephew can tell you who is in charge?
thanks for responses. finally got ahold of person who does hold poa and was instructed to --under no circumstance give purse to nephew--but to hold for him and her lawyer. guess I knew answer already, just wanted confirmation
If nephew kicks up a fuss, explain to him kindly that this is your duty and no reflection on him.