My brother won't share financial information about our dad's assets, and it's tearing the family apart.

Hedwig

6 months ago

The answer carries an implicit assumption that the brother shares the same values as his siblings. Sadly, a person in his position may not share their interest in the father's care and in fact may see his own financial interests as the main priority. In that case there is no level playing field for negotiation. He wants what he wants and will have no motive to compromise, negotiate or share info. A prey creature cannot negotiate with a predator.

The Caregive­r's Voice

over 1 year ago

Amazing, this subject has not gotten more attention. I would think--given my own experience--that as your dad's fiduciary, your brother would have to account for every penny in, at least, an annual accounting if not quarterly. Since two years have passed since this question was posed, I'd like to receive updates or hear from others before commenting further.

My family is in the same boat. Our sister won't share ANY info at all and even when as far as to tell the home that she removed our Mother out of that I had DPOA over our Mom's finances(her name is on our Mom's bank account) because she has spent all the money on herself. Its a shame, but what can out of town siblings do?