Q: My mother was in Hospice. Her volunteer caregivers stole $ 18,000 from her banking. They did not have power of attorney.
my mother was on 2 pages of drugs and clearly not able to know what was going on. They took her through the bank drive thru and got added on to her account. The next day took my name off and added theirs and then took out money until it was gone. I got all the bank receipts; I am the executor of her estate. I made a police report, and it is waiting on the prosecuting attorney whether to proceed. Do I need a lawyer if the police drop the ball? Do I call and give them my mother's wishes that her kids have whatever money was left? I am not sure what the next step should be?
A: You've done the right thing and all you can for now. Let the police investigate, which could lead to criminal charges on the caregivers. What your mother wished to happen with the money is not relevant - even assuming you have some proof of those wishes (e.g., a will).
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