Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
My Mother-in-law is on disability and social security by way of her deceased husband with two mentally disabled children living with her, who are also on social security. They are prone to people preying on them for money and now currently pay out more per month than what is received. They may lose their home and also refuse to pay for incurred debts. Is there a way my wife and I can take over their finances legally in order to prevent the family from losing their home? Preferably without having to live with them.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes it's called a guardianship. You need to petition the Orphans Court to grant you the power to manage their affairs.
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{John}
Yes. Guardianship is only for mentally incompetent people. is your mother-in-law mentally incompetent? If not, she can execute a power-of-attorney giving your wife control of the finances. Is there anyone who will contest the power? In that, guardianship is your only option, but you will have to show mental incompetency as show by a doctor.
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