I suspect elderly financial exploitation of my family member that resided in another state. Previous person that held Durable POA did not relinquish records from 4 banks over a 2 year period. I remain without 1099s, tax returns as he changed addresses multiple times.
If you suspect that an incompetent adult has conferred POA on someone who is incompetent to do the job, or who is doing the job with malice do contact APS with your evidence and suspicions. They will pay a visit to the POA and make certain they are acting in the Elder's interest.
They do NOT divulge who made the report. You can safely deny to family that you did it! I made many reports over the years as a home health nurse and never was it ever told to patient or family that it was me. It allowed me the safety to be able to remain in the home monitoring the situation.
Consults are typically free.
An attorney will be more able to discern if criminal activity has taken place.
A POA or DPOA has to always act in the best interest of the elder. If they do not, it may be a crime in some situations.
If you do not have POA, the family member does not have to tell you anything. That is the potential problem with POAs.
Report to SS administration
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