My father is 50 and has brain cancer. I am his only child and I am an adult. His sisters, that have not been in his life, are trying to take over his care and have him set up in her house with hospice. As his next of kin, can I get him moved to his home and care for him?
Otherwise, if there is no Power of Attorney, you are next in line. If you are unable to take care of Dad [due to work or your own family responsibilities] then his sisters can help.
You mentioned that Dad's sisters have not been in his life. Are they that much older that Dad never got to know them growing up, or do you mean there hasn't been much communication between them in the last few years. Why is that?
By the way, where is Dad currently living? Is he in long-term-care? Do you feel you can do all the work that all the nurses and aides do to help your Dad? Spend 48 hours with him to get an idea of what is involved, and be honest with yourself as to whether you can do all the work. Does Dad's sisters feel they, too, can do all the work involved?
It might be better for Dad to remain in a continuing care facility, I assume that is where he is, and have Hospice come in to help out.