How would I procure a power of attorney for my mother? They live in Louisiana... if that matters which is community property state? Also, if her husband is not providing her with adequate care what can I do from a legal standpoint to protect her financial matters as well as her well being?
However, your profile states she has dementia, so that might be an issue in setting up a new account. I'm also wondering if she's aware what he's doing with the assets.
Have you considered taking Mom to the bank, helping her withdraw most of the remaining funds, and opening a new account in her name only? Would she go for that? Perhaps this is an option you can talk about with the lawyer.
He is emotionally black mailing her by threatening divorce, selling their current home and splitting the money...the money that is left should be hers outright since he has already taken over half of what was in the bank account..just because it's a joint account does not make it right...might be legal in LA (Community property state) but does not make it right..
Nor is it right for him to physically and emotionally abuse me by threatening to evict me from the home...yes I live with them and they own the home together...but he is not capable of taking care of her...and I am not going to be a party to his his emotional and physical blackmail. He is 6 children that he can abuse...pick anyone of them...just leave me alone...the problem is they do not want to step up to the plate and take care of him...they think everything is just fine..because he is not honest with them about his health...so the lies continue to go on and so does the withrawing of the money...when it's gone what will happen to my mother.????
Any advice you can offer or suggest would be most helpful.
Thanks. A concerned daughter who does not where to turn anymore...my plate is so full.
Thanks for responding and providing me with input...all input is valuable at this time.
If you feel, and have evidence of improper financial management or of financial abuse by her husband (I assume he's not your father), have you spoken with police about this, and about whether there are specific charges that could apply?