Legal Question in Elder Law in California
My brother and I both live in California, and our 90 y.o. mom still lives in NYC. In 2007 my brother obtained Mom's POA, but kept this secret from me until, in late 2008, her lost wallet had become an extended family issue. The reasons for his secrecy were specious, but I let the matter ride. In early 2009 I became suspicious that he might have been using his fiduciary trust to help himself to my mother's credit -- he had not worked in well over 2 years, and he is not known for being above reproach. With Mom's permission I ran a credit check for her and found, at my brother's San Francisco address, my mother "living" there, and running an "Entertainment-Recreation business." She has never lived in CA, nor has she ever owned or operated any business. CRAs have not replied to my various requests for investigations, and the Atty. General's office in CA invites me to tell them the result of my lawsuit, should I choose to file one. I smell fraud. What should I do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You should report this to both the NYC and SF District attorneys offices Elder Abuse Units:
NY: http://manhattanda.org/victimservices/elder_abuse.shtml
SF: http://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/page.asp?id=55
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