QUESTION
My cousin gave power of attorney to my brother
Asked on Mar 09th, 2017 on Elder Law - New Jersey
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Now my cousin can no longer can get any information about his funds in his bank accounts My brother will not discuss his financial status with us or him , but just tells him he's has no money left. 2 years ago my cousin was left a house and and $250,000 from his mother who passed. Is it possible he has been exploited by my brother and he has embezzled my cousins money ? How can we find out ?
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If you suspect elder abuse, you should contact Adult Protective Services, or get an elder law attorney involved. You can demand a formal acocunting, and if the person doesn't respond, file an action in court requiring an accounting of what happened to the funds.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2017 at 5:16 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship