I was my Dad's POA for over 7 years, my younger sister was POA before me, but Dad noticed money missing from his accounts, then changed POA over to me. I had signed my Dad up for VA benefits as soon as he made me his POA. He had more money than he ever had. Once my Dad's lady friend started to check my Dad's bank statements, she started problems and was constantly checking my Dad's balances on a regular basis. Over a period of time she started being hostile towards me and convinced my Dad to change his POA to her and my younger sister. Now my sister is saying that I was stealing my Dad's money, which I never took a penny from my Dad, and, she told me that I am not allowed to see him at his home, only if she and the lady friend bring him to me. I have been fighting this situation for over 2 years. I sent my Dad a birthday card and wrote my phone number so he could call me, as his POA's removed my number from Dad's list so he couldn't call me. My Dad called me a few weeks ago and was crying that he loves me and misses me. It totally broke my heart. I planned on seeing him 2 days later until my sister called me stating I'm not welcomed at my Dad's home. I tried calling him, but it just keeps ringing. I think they turned the ringer off on his phone. I haven't seen my Dad for over a year now. I want to see my Dad so bad at his home. I'm at such a loss. Do I get another attorney? I just don't know what rights I have to fight his POA's.
By all means contact an elder law attorney. Check your local Senior Center for low cost or free appointments.
You have every right to see your dad, especially since he wants to contact you. Go visit and have the police escort you in.
When I pay my MIL's credit card, they rip off the balance and only give me a paid receipt as I don't legally have any right to her information.
How does the lady friend get info? Checking his balance is a no no unless she is a a joint owner. I'd mention that to the bank. Your dad needs to keep his statements on line or private so only those who are supposed to have his financial info can look at it.
POA's? Is your dad in need of a POA at this time?
I think you need to get legal advice on this situation.