Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Rights and Elder Law for Tennessee

Q: My brother has power of attorney over my mother our mother home was paid for now brother has got my mother diagnose

Legally blind saying she has the first stages of dementia so she has to depend on him I have not seen any medical papers confirming this now he got his & girlfriend name on deed my mother has will starring that the home is to be spilt with me /sister &him afraid he trying to stab me in my back.What can I do?

1 Lawyer Answer
Marjorie A Bristol
Marjorie A Bristol
Answered
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You can file for conservatorship of your mother and revoke the POA and ask the court to nullify the property transfer. You should consult an elder law attorney to help you.

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