Managing the Financial Affairs of an Elderly Parent: Legal Implications and Family Dynamics
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 10:19
Summary:
'She lives in squalor': My mother, 90, says I want to commit her to an 'insane asylum' so I can take all her assets — yet her doctor says she’s fine. What now?
Key Points:
- Legal Implications: The conflict raises concerns about guardianship and financial abuse.
- Family Dynamics: Balancing financial responsibilities with the well-being of elderly parents.
- Ethical Dilemmas: The delicate decision-making process in cases of conflicting accounts.
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