Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky

Re: What is the difference between a General Power of Attorney and a Durable Pow

If your mother did not know that she was signing a power of attorney to her son-in-law, it is doubtful the power of attorney is valid. If the POA was not a "durable" power, and your mother became incompetent after executing the POA, the POA expired at that time. I would suggest contacting an attorney to explore the potential issues of fraud and theft. If your mother's estate was divested, and not returned to her, she may also experience problems qualifying for Medicaid coverage when/if she runs out of private funds to pay for her nursing home care.