My brother is an attorney in Florida. I live in Nevada. After our father passed in Sept '14. Since then my brother and I had a falling out.
My brother thinks that I am trying to get the will changed and other ridiculous allegations.
The other day I received a letter from an attorney that my brother has retained. This is a direct quote' " Mr. XXXXXXX advises that you have made attempts to contact XXXXX XXXXXXX. Please be advised that as a result of XXXXX XXXXXXX current mental status, it is not in her best interests for you to have contact with her at this time. You are therefore directed to attempt no contact with XXXXX XXXXXXX because it would be detrimental to her health and welfare".
Our stepmother's physical health is perfect it is her Alzheimer's that is rapidly advancing.
Does an individual who has POA, estate trustee, etc have the authority to dictate who can and who cannot visit our step mother? What is going to happen to the next relative that he gets pissed off at?
Any reply would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Glenn G
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/what-is-durable-power-of-attorney-140233.htm
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/things-you-can-and-cant-do-with-poa-152673.htm
However, something is fishy when a brother doesn't allow his sister to even call and talk to Mom. She's not at his house? So you wouldn't be inconveniencing him. Sorry about the falling out that led to this sad situation.
I am Not sure what Eyeriskeyes is implying that 'there is much more to the story". It is not like I abused my stepmother or anything like that or tried to negotiate gifts from the estate Etc. I wish I could add more but their is no abuse etc. Thanks for your opinion. I appreciate it.
No, a POA has no authority over family relationships but if he's in FL where your stepmother also is no one's there to stop him from isolating her if he chooses to do so.
You can contact your own elder law attorney, see what they say. It seems as if there's much more to this story.