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[taj830]

What is the name of your state? WI
This is in regards to my grandparents, who are in their 80s.
My grandmother was recently sent to a nursing home, because of many problems. It is just temporary, until she gets her strength back and gains some weight.
My grandfather is still at home. His short term memory is gone.
My uncle has taken on the "job" as caregiver...sold his home to move in and take care of grandpa.
Over the past few years, he has stolen almost $20,000 from them, including forging a letter to the bank, signing my grandpa's name, saying he could take $10,000 out of his account (not even sure how that was legal). My uncle has gotten my grandfahter to change his POA from my dad to him. We even think he has cashed in some of their life insurance policies (still checking on that).
My aunt (a good uncle's wife) contacted a lawyer who said that in order for the courts to take over and grant my dad guardianship, they would need something from his doctor, saying that his mind is going. My (bad) uncle was the one who took him to the doctor and now the doctor is refusing to return my dads calls, on what was found out at the appointment (my dad previously held POA).
We have tried Social Services, but my grandparents wouldn't let them in the house, because my uncle is brainwashing them, telling them that everyone is trying to get them locked away. Since my grandpa's mind is going, he believes him.
Since we have tried Social Services with no luck and a lawyer with no luck, do we have any other options to get my thieving uncle away from them, before all of their money is gone, and he gets everything once they die (he claims to have a new copy of their will, too, with everything going to him)??? Because of the things my uncle is telling my grandpa (they are the one's stealing from him), he doesn't want anyone in the house, except for the (bad) uncle.
I know that my grandpa wasn't of sound mind when he changed POA and the will (if he did actually change that), but that information does us no good, if we can't get anyone to help us.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[BlondiePB]

What is the name of your state? WI
This is in regards to my grandparents, who are in their 80s.
My grandmother was recently sent to a nursing home, because of many problems. It is just temporary, until she gets her strength back and gains some weight.
My grandfather is still at home. His short term memory is gone.
My uncle has taken on the "job" as caregiver...sold his home to move in and take care of grandpa.
Over the past few years, he has stolen almost $20,000 from them, including forging a letter to the bank, signing my grandpa's name, saying he could take $10,000 out of his account (not even sure how that was legal). My uncle has gotten my grandfahter to change his POA from my dad to him. We even think he has cashed in some of their life insurance policies (still checking on that).
My aunt (a good uncle's wife) contacted a lawyer who said that in order for the courts to take over and grant my dad guardianship, they would need something from his doctor, saying that his mind is going. My (bad) uncle was the one who took him to the doctor and now the doctor is refusing to return my dads calls, on what was found out at the appointment (my dad previously held POA).
We have tried Social Services, but my grandparents wouldn't let them in the house, because my uncle is brainwashing them, telling them that everyone is trying to get them locked away. Since my grandpa's mind is going, he believes him.
Since we have tried Social Services with no luck and a lawyer with no luck, do we have any other options to get my thieving uncle away from them, before all of their money is gone, and he gets everything once they die (he claims to have a new copy of their will, too, with everything going to him)??? Because of the things my uncle is telling my grandpa (they are the one's stealing from him), he doesn't want anyone in the house, except for the (bad) uncle.
I know that my grandpa wasn't of sound mind when he changed POA and the will (if he did actually change that), but that information does us no good, if we can't get anyone to help us.
Any help would be appreciated.

Does your reference to social services mean Adult Protective Services?

 

[taj830]

Yes, sorry I wasn't more specific.
We had spoken to Social Services and they had us contact Adult Protective Services. They had set up an appointment for an interview. My grandparents said that they would not let them in the house (because of what my uncle was telling them, about everyone trying to get them locked up), so the appoinment was cancelled.
After my dad found out about the $10,000 from the bank, they were going to have him thrown in jail. My dad said no, because it would have broken my grandparents hearts. He is really kicking himself now. My dad said if he finds out that my uncle DID cash out insurance policies, then he will have him thrown in jail.

 

[BlondiePB]

Yes, sorry I wasn't more specific.
We had spoken to Social Services and they had us contact Adult Protective Services. They had set up an appointment for an interview. My grandparents said that they would not let them in the house (because of what my uncle was telling them, about everyone trying to get them locked up), so the appoinment was cancelled.
After my dad found out about the $10,000 from the bank, they were going to have him thrown in jail. My dad said no, because it would have broken my grandparents hearts. He is really kicking himself now. My dad said if he finds out that my uncle DID cash out insurance policies, then he will have him thrown in jail.

I have not looked up the statutes for your state regarding APS and guardianship. It is NOT typical for APS to make an appointment when there is a report. APS investigator usually just shows up unannounced. First have your father call APS back and speak directly to an investigator. Then, post back with what happened. By then, I'll be able to check the statutes for WI.