Been trying to see my dad with my family. Brother refuses to let us speak and see him. Dads long term friends cannot see or speak with him as well. I believe dad is being taking advantage of in his weakened state
APS is useless and will give me no info
Went to guardianship 2 years ago and judge did not listen to anything and court evaluator did nothing as well
What can I do now. I believe isolation is taking place and I have proof that brother is stealing dads money
IF you have proof of a crime, take your proof to the nearest DA office.
Proof means bank account records, transaction receipts. Any third hand information will get you tossed out of the DA's office.
Other than that, there's nothing you can do. Is your brother POA over your father? If he is, then he can do whatever he wants - like preventing you and any one else to visit your father. Any possibility of trying to 'be nice' to brother so that he allows you to visit your father? Whatever you may think of your brother, don't let it show. Because the main goal is to visit your brother. From there, you can keep an eye out in the situation.
Brother has POA, that does not give him the right to use the money for himself? Dad lives in New York. Have gone to law enforcement and they have done nothing
What can I do. There is no way to make nice with brother because he knows I know he is up to no good.
Curious how did you get a Deed to a house that your brother had purchased? A Deed normally is presented to the new owner at the time of Settlement when a house is purchased. Were you present at Settlement?
I believe there is more to this story when what is being told.
If you suspect elder abuse of a loved one, call the protective services agency in the state where your loved one lives.
2nd andswer: The Elder Abuse Unit of the New York County District Attorney's Office addresses the needs and concerns of older crime victims who live in Manhattan. In cooperation with the New York City Police Department, Adult Protective Services (“APS”), the New York City Department for the Aging, medical professionals and social service agencies, the Office investigates and prosecutes all kinds of crime involving elderly victims.
What is Elder Abuse?
This Office defines elder abuse as any crime or violation involving a victim who is 60 years of age or older. Examples of typical crimes committed against the elderly include:
Domestic abuse or neglect at the hands of a family member or caregiver;
Financial exploitation committed by a family member or relative, home aide, stranger or “professional;”
Abuse of a power of attorney by someone entrusted to act as a fiduciary;
Virtual eviction by drug dealers who haven’t taken over an elderly person's residence or building
How to get help:
If you are a senior who has been the victim of a crime, or you know a senior citizen who has been abused or exploited, please contact the New York County District Attorney's Office Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007.
The services we provide include:
Investigation and prosecution of crimes against the elderly, including physical abuse and financial exploitation;
Assistance in obtaining an Order of Protection and emergency housing, in appropriate cases;
A consultation with the Elder Abuse Unit Coordinator in order to determine whether a criminal investigation and prosecution is warranted;
Social service referrals to agencies that provide a variety of services to seniors;
Review by the Narcotics Eviction Program for possible evictions of drug dealers from a senior's residential or commercial premises
Important Telephone Numbers
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse Unit 212-335-8920
NYC Adult Protective Services (“APS”) 212-630-1853
NYC Department for the Aging Elderly Crime Victims’ Program 212-442-3103
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