My mother is trying to talk my nephew into moving her out of the assisted living facility to another town in Arkansas. She wants to live on her own, however the reason she is in a facility is because medical professionals stated she cannot live on her own again. She has also told him all she needs is $1500 for a lawyer and I cannot prevent her from leaving. She has now stated she disowns me as her daughter. I know this doesn't effect the legal document. I don't want to have her declared incompetent, but I will take this to court if he goes behind my back and tries to take her out of the facility. I have notified the place where she lives that he may try this. I want to know if I can have him arrested if he does since he will be putting her in danger. He is only listening to what she says and does not know the facts behind her situation. I am not sure what to do next. Any help?
of dementia in itself might be all you need. Keep talking to the home and medical professionals as they have already determined she cannot be alone as it would be dangerous for her to do so. I doubt that the facility would allow him to move her...they could be sued. He's just a nephew and you a daughter with power of attorney. Have you asked the facility what they would do if he tries...I believe they would call the police themselves. Going to court would be a waste of money as no court is going to give him DPOA. Good luck and don't worry too much..just cover things with her doctor and the facility.