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Jilted1967, you deleted both of your threads?

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quincy

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Jilted1967, it appears you have inadvertently deleted both of your threads, the one from 2017 and the one from today.

As a refresher and for the benefit of others: You were given a POA for your uncle in Iowa, so you could help him with his financial matters. Together, you and your uncle opened a bank account in Iowa with your uncle’s money and you proceeded to pay his bills for him.

The Public Guardian Office in Iowa, however, revoked your POA and, over your objections, this decision was affirmed by an Iowan court in 2017.

You previously had placed your uncle in a care facility in Iowa and you later moved to California, where you now live. You recently have been contacted by the Public Guardian Office over, apparently, funds you withdrew from your uncle’s Iowan bank account.

The $10,000 you withdrew was used to purchase yourself a car, purportedly so you could visit your uncle in Iowa.

Iowa has been stepping up enforcement of elder abuse laws, including laws that cover the financial exploitation of elders. I earlier provided a link to Iowa laws and penalties for elder abuse. Because of the amount of money involved, you potentially can be charged with a felony.

You should consult with an attorney in your area for advice and direction on handling the questions asked of you by the Public Guardian’s Office investigator. I recommend you do not offer any information or answer any questions without your attorney present.

https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/comm118.pdf?123020191745
 



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