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All of that is terrible. But for some reason, the neighbors convincing her to sell her cars to them for a $1 really rubs me the wrong way. You hope that neighbo
by jjeaff 3y ago
All of that is terrible. But for some reason, the neighbors convincing her to sell her cars to them for a $1 really rubs me the wrong way. You hope that neighbors are going to look after an elderly person. I'd be having some words with those neighbors. And then maybe some full page ads in the local newspaper explaining the situation. Maybe a billboard and some yard signage as well.
- WalterBright 3y agoIt seems to me that such transactions are obvious examples of elder abuse, which is against the law and actionable.
- specialist 3y agoOur uncle was similarly scammed. We tried to act. The local sheriff wouldn't proceed unless our uncle said he was robbed. Of course, uncle thought he'd invested that money (and still expected a huge payout). So sad, because uncle had been quite savvy about money, before the dementia. I don't know what the cure all preventative fix is. Maybe securing power of attorney earlier? Our father wisely set up trusts decades ago, which did help us protect our mom later on. And after seeing other families tear themselves apart over inheritances, I am deeply grateful my siblings and our kids won't go thru that. (Fingers crossed.)
- WalterBright 3y ago> Maybe securing power of attorney earlier? You can do that with a doctor asserting him as incompetent. You'll need a lawyer.