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He stopped talking to me after the funeral. We never had any issues and we always trusted my uncle, I was raised in the home with him and my grandparents my whole life. My mom had me young and she passed when I was 19, no father or any family on his side. My uncle and I were extremely close, like siblings. I looked up to him and I even turned against my mom bc he said that was the only way she’d get better. She passed just a week later. Just short of 30 years old, I’m over that guilt). I cared for my grandpop who had dementia. I lived in the home, I did absolutely everything one would have to do for someone who lost all cognitive abilities. I never wanted this to be about money, but my uncle took a “loan” out on my grandparents home a few years before my pops passing, and was supposed to have paid it back within a “few years” - father son agreement. Finally my pop started to get bothered and ask questions and he would have me record his end of the conversation (makes sure it’s legal). He didn’t trust his son but lost the moxie to tell him or stand up to him. I wanted to believe my uncle wasn’t going to do the things he did but the shrew he is with, the only girl in my entire life who I never got along with. I was right about her. She ripped my grandparents off and they left me homeless. Literally on the street. Then told my oldest son I am on drugs and need to lose everything, sure there’s always 3 sides. And there’s much more to mine to add. But my uncle won’t show me any accounting and he wants to spend all the assets so that his mother. My grandmother. Winds up having Medicaid kick in. When he could’ve allowed me to continue living in the home. She is in INDEPENDENT LIVING, she didn’t want to go. He moved her 4 hours from any family. She hates it. I can’t even see her. But bc the houses are selling for a lot, he wants to sell it. Give it all to the place she is at. Then she has nothing and nothing left at all but yet he paid off his loan with pop's insurance money. I have so much proof, even the doctor who  asked what date he actually diagnosed was with dementia and anything my uncle had him sign, was AFTER that date. He counted on me having nothing and having to be in debt for the first time in my life. I hate to say it, but had I known this. I would have charged. My grandpop would’ve insisted. He retained his long term memory until the end. So the moments of clarity were just him. He was so sharp. He kept saying I’m so sorry I made a mistake. I’m so sorry I thought I could trust him. Even he knew. But that he got to forget. thise wounds my uncle poured salt on…. I get it. I understand he’s caring for my grandmother. But I mean like 2 mil when the house is sold and about 400-500k in cash not including his fegli insurance policy, I asked to please help me so I could buy a trailer so I wasn’t homeless and to help me get my teeth pulled so I could get dentures so I could feel more confident and work. Since my teeth are badly decayed and I. Get abscess too often I get fired. I begged a man who has 3 homes not including the house of my pops that his wife will profit off of. how is any of this fair. I need a little help. I’m not asking for dental implants but I have to have a heart valve checked and if I can’t get dental surgery, that’s it. So someone I trusted with my life. Told me “not his problem.” My heart hurts each time I relive it. How can that be fair? I’ll be dead before I’m 50.

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First thing you need is a Post office box so you do have an address once you get into legal proceedings . Rinse your Mouth Out with salt water . If you are in Pain Rub some fresh aloe gel On your Gums from a Plant , then Bite down on a cotton Ball with arnica Gel it will stop the Pain . In the Mean time stop focusing on your weaknesses but gather your strength to fight this bastard . Call around to some Law schools they maybe able to Point you In the right direction . Bananas Have Potassium that is good for the heart .
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After the death money, homes, stocks, any other assets are left to the family according to a written will. The executor of the will manages the estate and distributes to the beneficiaries of the will.
If there is no will then the person dies intestate and an "administrator" will be appointed to father the assets of the dead person and to distribute them according the the laws of the state to either spouse or to spouse and children.

I got very lost in the situation you are writing about above, and found I had to stop reading, but the law is as I have written you above.
If you feel you have a case before the law as regards assets left by your grandfather then I suggest you see an attorney with any proof you have as regards your rights to your grandfather's assets, and let him comb out what sounds to me quite complicated. As currently you are destitute and in need of medical care that takes precedent; get to a hospital, get the heart valve and tooth involvement taken care of (you are correct that is a very bad combo). Meanwhile ask a social worker to check to see if there is any way a pro bono attorney can check on any will here, because Uncle, if so nefarious, may be claiming he cannot find you because you are "homeless", and using this excuse to hide any funds left to you.

Wishing you luck.
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ElizabethAR37 Feb 15, 2025
This situation is complex and wildly confusing! I agree that OP badly needs the advice of an attorney (or an experienced paralegal, which may be less expensive or even free if obtained through a social service agency).
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Did your grandfather have a will? Was it probated? If so, it's public information and you can see what it says.

Is your grandmother competent to make her own decisions, or does she have dementia? If she's competent, as evidenced by the fact that she's in independent living, then she gets to make her own decisions, not your uncle.

Whose name is the house in? Your grandmother's?

Regardless of all that, please contact Social Services, as the others suggested. How old are you now? Do you have any paid work history?
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Go to Social Services and hopefully they will help.

If Grandpop had a Will hopefully it was probated and if so, you can get a copy. Once filed its public. Your Uncle must be Power of Attorney for grandmom. Could not do what he is doing without it. You and grandmom need a lawyer but you can't afford that. You could call Adult Protection Services to investigate Uncle.
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Call 911.
When at the hospital contact Social Services outreach for shelter and medical care.
I am uncertain where currently you are homeless, but with heart valve problems there may be programs to find you housing and medical care.
Good luck.
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I'm so sorry for the dismaying turn of events, the betrayal, your homelessness and health issues. Yes, your Grandpop did make a mistake: not in trusting his son too much but for not having talked to a certified elder law attorney help him get all his legal ducks in a row to make sure his assets went

You don't post an actual question. Maybe you already know that your only recourse is to hire an attorney.

If you don't have 40 quarters (10 years) of recorded work history you won't get Medicare when you turn 65. You need to make this happen since you will definitely need it. That, and Social Security, which you will also definitely need.

For your health and dental issues you may need to apply for Medicaid now.

Look into govt subsidized Section 8 housing for rentals that are on a sliding scale. Apply for the other govt safety net aids for right now. Maybe you've already done all this, which is good.

You aren't the first person to come to this forum having woken up from a long caregiving stint only to be met by a nightmare situation. May you receive all the help you need to improve your current circumstances and future life, and peace in your heart that you will be ok.
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