Q: Power of Attorney is being abused. What can I do stop this?
My sister and I have Durable Power of Attorney over my father in Trenton, NJ. She has power to perform all of his bank transactions. I found out last week that since he was place in the nursing home in December of last year, she has withdrawn cash and is using his money as her personal account. The amount so far is over $5000. I live in Atlanta, GA. I spoke with the bank and they can't do anything on their end from Atlanta. I would have to physically be there. I haven't told my dad because he has major health issues and had a pacemaker put in in December. I can't tell him this over the phone because I have no idea how he will react or how this will affect his health. She has two trips planned between May and June and I know she will be using the ATM card. I have to get this under control and I have no idea how to start to stop her. Please can you point me in the right direction on how to revoke her POA. Thank you.
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Legal Guardianship of a Parent or Adult Family Member.
Kenneth Vercammen’s Office represents persons seeking legal Guardianship of a Parent or Adult Family Member.
Occasionally an individual can not manage his or her life as a result of a mental or physical disability, alcohol or drug addiction. If a legally prepared power of attorney was signed, a trusted family member, friend or professional can legally act on that person’s affairs. If a power of attorney was not signed, your attorney must file a formal complaint and other legal pleadings in the Superior Court. The Guardianship Complaint will request a Court Order and Judgment to permit a trusted family member, friend or professional to handle financial affairs.
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