Question from Caring.com Community Member, Concerned DK
How can I stop nephews and nieces from driving my elderly mother into finacial ruin?
Answer
answered:
Disclaimer: I am not an expert nor an attorney, but I do have a little personal experience.
Some years ago when my mother became "physically" disabled, my sister and I sought out an "Elder Care" attorney to take mutual responsibilty of her finances. (Physically disable by a stroke and a 'touch' of Alzheimers.
If you can get your mothers cooperation, you might be able to do the same. But be sure the Attorney has an active "Elder Law" Practice.
If your mother is fully lucid and cannot be shown to be incompetant or disabled in some way that prevents her from taking care of her own affairs, in most states there isn't much that can be done.
