1) Taken the checkbook away from her. 2) Added my name to bank accounts. There are some auto-payments that are set up on the accounts that prevent immediately closing the accounts. They will be closed and re-opened as soon as possible. 3) Changed passwords on online bank accounts, etc.
As mentioned, my brother is POA alone and has account privs, she is not POA and cannot access the bank accounts alone. She was using pre-signed checks and/or online access to accounts that I'm sure she talked my brother into setting up.
We have spoken to a lawyer, and my brother is OK in giving up POA, because as he puts it, he failed. My wife and I are taking care of their bills now... Also looking to get Mom moved into an apartment in town as opposed to staying in the old unsafe farmhouse by herself.
Yes, my Mom is of sound mind. She could very well take care of her finances, but for whatever reason let my brother and his wife do everything.
My brother took over the farm several years ago (10+). I think it's a Life Estate? Could be wrong about that. At that time, he "paid off" his siblings for the privilege of taking over the family farm, with the understanding that he'd take care of the folks.
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