[Rose3]

When a power of attorney has taken a large amount of money out of the vulnerable senior's bank account, and put it into the power of attorney's name, then that sounds like theft to me. (I know that the senior can hardly communicate verbally these days, so he did not tell her to do this, and the poa lives out of town, so isn't able to even visit much).
What is the next step to have the money returned to the senior, and to get this person's name taken off as poa?

[Raindropvampire]

I think Helpguide.org is a phenomenal resource. They will have a complete list of numbers you can call for just about any elder concern you may have. Not to mention all the information on the site itself. I hope you can find what you need and fix this horrible situation.

I would have posted the site as a link but don't know how to

[Rose3]

Thanks, I'll try to find it.
Yes, it is a horrible problem, because when a dishonest family member gets her name on as poa -then how do we get her name off?
Here is what I found - just not sure where to find this kind of problem:
http://helpguide.org/topics/caregiving.htm

[Raindropvampire]

Ok I talked to a friend of mine who works at a nursing home. This is what she told me.

You can cancel a power of attorney by revoking it in writting sign the form and have your signature notorized. The problem becomes regaining control over your finances. Once you have revoked the power of attorney in writing give a copy to your bank and other financial account holders and inform them that person no longer has authority to act for you. You will have to stay on the banks and make sure that your account shows that you are the only person with authority to transact business. You may have to move assets out of joint accounts if the person has put their name on any accounts. Also she said the best way to give the POA the revocation form was by certified mail that needs a signature saying it was recieved and to get a return receipt. The return receipt gives you a copy of the signed form saying they got the certified mail.

http://www.legalforms.name/General-f...werattorny.pdf

That's the form she said you'd need. I hope I did the link right.
Also found this http://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...ams-33007.html

I hope this helps you out. My girlfriend said that this happens all the time. She said probably 15% of their residents are there because their houses were sold out from underneath them by a POA that had "their best interest at heart".

Also found this:
In the U.S., you can also call Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. The person who answers the phone will refer you to a local agency that can help. The Eldercare Locator answers the phone Monday through Friday, 9 am to 8 pm, Eastern Time.
Other international helplines include:

• UK: 0808 808 8141 or Ireland: 1800 940 010 (Action on Elder Abuse).
• Australia: 1300 651 192 (Elder Abuse Prevention Unit).
• South Africa: 080 111 2131 (Age In Action).
• Canada: visit Alberta Elder Abuse for local helplines.
• New Zealand: visit Age Concern NZ for local helplines.

[Rose3]

Thanks for the info.
The poa is re: father's affairs (not my own), and he is unable to get out
on his own.
There has to be something that can be done.

[bebop]

it may cost you money but you need an attorney I think. are they using the money for his care of their own personal use? you will need to have proof I am sure. good luck!

[Rose3]

The daughter has taken the money out of his bank account, and used it to
pay for a plan that is in her name only, so father has no access to his money
and the institution won't even give him details of the plan. Daughter put the
plan in her name.