Q: Can a caretaker use my grandma‘s fund for down payment for a car, house, trucks, motorcycle, and repairs on home
Can you write the will could be the beneficiary in that position. All this stuff was concerning to me. My grandma‘s bills aren’t being paid the proof messages on the phone. She has a new bank account tied in with my grandma‘s number Why is her bank account have our number? I went to Adult Protective Services taking forever in the process of all this, she put a restraining order on me to stay away from my grandma and she lives in a different town, so coerced my brother, who lives next-door to get one also find out about a misdemeanor warrant I had, and I was gonna be extradited had me arrested a couple days before court when the judge asked where I was everybody struck their shoulders default judgment they gotten I have the proof of that too. I got video of my brother counting out $30,000. He sent that video to my daughter, the caretaker I have messages that proves her dependency of Suboxone purchasing more Suboxone on the streets what can be done
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In California, a caretaker using an elderly person's funds for their own benefit, such as for a down payment on a car or house, without proper authorization, can be considered financial abuse. This is especially true if your grandmother's bills are not being paid and there's evidence of financial mismanagement.
If you have concerns about how your grandmother's finances are being handled, it's important to take action. Since you've already contacted Adult Protective Services, it's good to follow up with them regularly. They are tasked with investigating such matters, but these investigations can take time.
In the meantime, consider consulting with an elder law attorney. They can advise you on steps to protect your grandmother's assets and might suggest seeking a conservatorship if your grandmother is not capable of managing her own financial affairs.
Gathering evidence, like the messages and videos you mentioned, is crucial. This evidence can be used to build a case against the caretaker if they are indeed misusing funds.
It's also important to understand the limitations and responsibilities outlined in any power of attorney or guardianship documents that may exist. If the caretaker is acting outside their legal authority, this could be grounds for legal action.
Remember, the welfare of your grandmother is paramount. Legal steps can be taken to ensure her assets are protected and used appropriately for her care and wellbeing.
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