Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

: Brother is placed in nursing home

The scope of her ability rests on her legal position as a spouse. Even this is not unqualified.

What you do not say is what you mean that your brother is unable to answer for himself?

Re: Brother is placed in nursing home

As his spouse, her rights are fairly broad. If she has a power-of-attorney, or has been made her husband's guardian, they are probably close to absolute. You would have to go to the Probate Court to seek to limit them, or obtain visitation. If she has not been made his guardian, and you believe that someone else should be the guardian, you can seek to be given that role. However, the court is likely to favor a spouse, absent proof of abuse or severe financial mismanagement.