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Advise Dad to seek financial advice. A trained person for the job eg Accountant, finacial advisor, nominate a POA.

I do not understand how cars work. I go to a mechanic. While I can cut my hair, I may make a mess of it.. if I want a good job, I go to a hairdresser.
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DoveLuv22, welcome to the forum. Could you give us more information, such as what real estate matters does your Dad need counseling on? Does he have rental properties? Is he not maintaining the house he is living in? Does he want to downsize?


As for financial matters, is he overspending or gifting too much money? Does he have problems using his credit card? Is he not paying his bills on time? Who is your Dad's financial Power of Attorney? Does he have a legal document regarding Power of Attorney, and other much needed legal documents?


By giving us more information, that would help us guide you with these matters.
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I am thinking by 92 most people should not worry about financial health except paying basic bills. Certainly no investing.
And real estate and other assets should be in situ.
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There is no one worse to counsel an elder who is entering confusion that his kids. He will never trust you to know enough to do this.
It's time for POA discussion, and time for possibly a Fiduciary to manage Dad's affairs.
You honestly will have to provide us a bit more information for us to give you any really meaningful answer, but I sure wish you best of luck.
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Counsel? You already know in your heart whether 92 year old F is on top of this or not. If NOT, it’s not a case of counseling. You withdraw your help in propping up his (undoubtedly fake) ‘independence’ if he won’t do the sensible thing. Sooner or later, you will have to force it. Preferably sooner, before something goes badly wrong.
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