Power of Attorney used on Behalf of and Elder

State: California
My mother is 87 with the first level of demensia. She has a living trust for all of her property and money in the names of her 3 children. She has given her grandson power of attorney to act in her behalf while she is alive. I do not feel that he is acting in her best interest with all of his decisions and with the use of her money. How can I request a copy of the power of attorney so that I can understand what his guidelines are. Also how can I get him to issue a monthy financial statement so that we can monitor what money he is taking in and paying out. I would also like to know if a power of attorney automatically covers her personal items or does it have to be documented in the power of attorney.

[This message has been edited by Marlo Richert (edited March 01, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Marlo Richert (edited March 01, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Marlo Richert (edited March 01, 2000).]

I'd have to see the trust and the power of attorney. And these are often private and not easy to get from the parties.

The living trust usually has a successor trustee take over on certain events, such as death, designation by the principal that a successor takes over, or when certain other triggering events occur.

I am not sure slightly diminished mental capacity is enough to get a court appointed conservator, but if you thimnk there has been abuse, read Elder Law on FreeAdvice.com and consult a lawyer from the links.

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