Aunts controlling grandma because they have POA. My grandmother has recently been having episodes of not remembering where she lives and being really irritable. These episodes last all but 10 minutes then she is fine. My grandfather passed 10 years ago of cancer and the only times my grandmother has these episodes is when the anniversary of his death approaches. Which happened to be 3 weeks ago. My two horrible aunts now based on two freak out episodes have self declared her "crazy"! My younger sister lives with her and has been for the last 3 years. My aunt wants to force her out of her room keep in mind there are other rooms in the home she could move into but she wants hers. Her reasoning is she has power of attorney over my grandmother and can legally kick her out of her room. And if my sister refused both my aunts have threatened to have her ordered mentally incompetent and put her in a nursing home. Can they do this? My grandmother aside from her "2" episodes is perfectly fine she can cook clean maintain her garden. Knows all her grandkids. My aunts are jealous because my grandmother favors her grandkids but we have always been there for her and aren't interested in her money or home we just want what is best for her! Is it wise to go behind their backs and seek legal advice and take her to the doctor ourselves and see what they have to say? Can my grandmother appoint one of her grandchildren her power of attorney? I love my grandmother her money means nothing! Please help!
Where the familial relationship comes into play legally is if the person dies intestate. Then state law holds, and specifies the family relations which are considered to be heirs.