My brother has power of attorney over my 94 year old mother. He will not tell us when he status changes. She broke her hip at his house on D...

Question

My brother has power of attorney over my 94 year old mother. He will not tell us when he status changes. She broke her hip at his house on Dec 27th and we found out about it yesterday. She is now in a skilled nursing home without our knowledge. Is there a way to compel him to tell us when my mom's status changes? She could pass away and we would never know.

Answer

Isolating an elder from other family members is a sign that something weird is going on.

Visit your mother often - keep in closer touch with her. Make it a point to see her or call her at least once a week.

Legally, you don't have the power to act on your mother's behalf unless you are named as your agent in her power of attorney, or you are appointed by the Court as the conservator of her person and/or estate.