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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted about my uncaring brothers and elderly mom who took a sudden turn and now needs private care at her assisted living apt. I did get the POA  giving me control of her finances and healthcare. My brothers have no idea. Every time I talk with them about liquidating her home that now sits empty they go nuts! I found out one brother has plans to move into it. I guess he’s thinking he’ll rent out his smaller home.  Meanwhile my other brother is driving her vehicle around valued at about 30k.  I asked for the title to the car to sell and go towards her care and  they are telling me things like, “  probably won’t get much for it so no point in selling”. House and car  are in her name only and[b] total less than 10% of her assets[/b] and could pay for her care for about 9 yrs.

They are fighting me on liquidating any of her assets to go towards her care! I now know I can legally  do whatever I want  to give my mom the best care she deserves with HER MONEY.  I just feel horrible it’s come to this and I know my brothers are going to go nuts when they find out I am her POA and legally they have zero say now.  I’m sick to my stomach I had to do this and how callous they are acting towards a woman who loved them so much. [/quote]

If this is correct, what about her other assets? 
Also, your brother is wrong that the used care would not go for much. Used cars are in short supply and are selling at a premium right now.
I agree with the advice to get an estate planning lawyer involved. I would be a wreck, too, in these circumstances. But you are doing the right thing. [/quote]

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