Legal Question in Elder Law in Louisiana

My question is pertaining to my Aunt [ who is accually my Mother's sister-in-law and the only living member of my Mother's family.] My Aunt and Uncle moved to another state to live beside my Aunt's son and daught-in-law a few years ago. Shortly afterwards the daughter-in-law convinced my Aunt and Uncle to name herself as POA. And they did so. I don't know all the details of the daughter-in-law being POA, but I do know a few months before my Uncle passed away last April, He wanted to purchase a new van. The daughter-in-law refused to allow the purchase of the van. Since the death of my Uncle, my Aunt has stayed with Her son and daughter-in-law. My Aunt's house and nearly all Her belongings have been taken away. The daughter-in-law has given my Aunt's house to her daughter. Is this leagal? I am so very upset at the fact my Aunt feels as tho She is in the way and is so cowarded down, She stays in one little bedroom 99.9% of the time and will not ask for anything. I am going to get my Aunt soon and bring Her to my house. Can I be named as POA since I believe the daughter-in-law has done my Aunt wrong?


Asked on 7/19/11, 10:08 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

Powers of attorney can be changed as long as the person giving it hasn't been declared incompetent. There are units of the state attorney general offices who deal with the abuse of the elderly-physically, emotionally and financially.

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Answered on 7/26/11, 8:25 am


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