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Son is Robbing Incapacitated Mother Blind
My brother has stolen over $20K from my mom. He lives upstairs from her and takes her mail. She is blind and dying of cancer. The theft has occurred over several years, but recently is occurring at a rapid rate. He's had debt collectors after him for at least three years now. A New York City marshal is after him also. I'm POA, but unable to act, as I've already closed one account and it was disastrous. For my mom's well-being, I cannot act. He is not stable and in some sort of trouble because I don't see where the money is going. They are both on the deed. He's been signing her name to her checks. He's using her credit/ATM cards, and lately using machines all over town and at different banks. What should I do?
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 If you can, talk to someone at the bank(s), and get the credit and debit cards canceled. At least notify the bank that your brother is forging the signature on checks. You may fear that your brother would react badly, and that may not be a risk you're willing to take.
Seek out some help from an Elder Services Center or the police. Your mother may not be elderly, but she's certainly at risk, and the police take particular pleasure in bringing in individuals who are preying on the weak or incapacitated. You might also arrange for your mother's mail to be forwarded directly to you, particularly if your brother is detained by authorities for a time.
Published on BankingQuestions.com 11/03/09
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