Q: How can I get receipts
MOM has Alzhiemers. Sister and her Daughter are ones that take care of her.They tell us what they want us to know. They don't show any receipts, paperwork or proof of what they claim they do. Nothing is discussed with our Sister or Myself before Sister makes Decisions. Such things as buying food with FOODSTAMPS and wanting Full Cash Value. Paying Daughter and not makingSister or Myself aware of How muchMoney for Burial Plot. Do I have to take my sister to court to get copies of this information,OR CAN I? If so what Type of Lawyer? Need this answered by BALTIMORE LAWYER.
A: Any Maryland lawyer can answer your question. If you are looking to hire a lawyer from Baltimore, that is a different issue. The first question any lawyer would have for you is, does anyone (e.g., your sister) have a power of attorney executed by your mother appointing them as your mother's agent to make all these decisions regarding her finances and care? If not, or it you can prove with evidence (not suspicion) that your sister with the POA is not acting in your mother's financial inerest, then somebody (like yourself) can petition the circuit court in the jurisdiction where your mother resides (I'm guessing, Baltimore City), to be appointed guardian of the person and property of your mother. Once appointed, the guardian must report to the court by way of regular written accountings how they are managing and spending your mother's assets. It is under such oversight that your mother's financial affairs may be protected in the event of mismanagement or malfeasance. However, if there is a POA in place naming your sister, and it is valid, in the absence of some proof of malfeasance or misconduct in the management of your mother's affairs, the POA will likely be upheld and no guardianship petition granted (or if granted, it will be granted to your sister named in the POA).
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