Legal Question in Elder Law in Connecticut
power of attorney and if a lawyer is needed
My grandmother lives in Connecticut. Recently she has been not able to take care of herself and not making sense when you talk to her. My dad was the only child and past away a few years ago. My grandmothers will leaves her belongings to my sister and I, the only grand kids. Recently a nephew of my grandmother has been making choses regarding who takes care of her and he even put himself on her bank account. We call everyday to talk to her but she makes no sense. We call the nephew and he will not return our calls. What can we do to make sure he is not taking advantage of her. He does not have power of attorney. No one does as of right now. If it is in our best interest to retain a lawyer do we find one in Florida or in Connecticut?? Any information would help. Thank you.
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Re: power of attorney and if a lawyer is needed
The first thing you need to do is make application to the probate court for conservatorship of person and estate of your grandmother. You can do this yourself (however you will need to attend the hearing) or you can retain an attorney to file it on your behalf.(you would be the petitioner but the attorney can attend the hearing) If you have a relative here who you trust, you can ask that that relative be appointed the conservator. You should know that the court could appoint the nephew to be her conservator if he is the only relative here. You would have to give very good reason why he should not be. Nevertheless, who ever is conservator has to account to the court for the assets of the estate. You could request that an attorney be appointed her conservator as long as the court is assured that the attorney will be paid. However, the nephew could object as well.
The probate court you would file in is located in the city/town where your grandmother lives.
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