How can I get my aunt to stop bothering me for my Grandmother's POA rights?
I am my grandmothers POA and live-in care giver we are both on ssi. I don't do this for money and have been doing this for 7 yrs. My aunt has started badgering and verbally abusing me to give her the POA. she has not done nothing for her mom except threten us and now my grandmother has dementia. What can i do to get her to leave us alone?
Expert Answer
You ask how you can get your aunt to stop bothering you for your grandmother's POA. You also mentioned that your grandmother has dementia.
If your grandmother is not competent to really understand the POA now or the implications of changing it, she isn't legally able to change it. Further, you do not have to tolerate badgering from anyone. It's a matter of standing up to your aunt, politely, and letting her know that there is not going to be a change of POA, that grandma has dementia now and can't change any documents (if that is correct) and that you aren't going to listen to her threats.
If she calls, end the conversation quickly with "this is not a subject I am going to discuss with you". Hang up if you must. If she makes threats when she visits, let her know that you will seek legal advice if her threats continue. Then do it. There are low cost or free legal clinics for low income persons in many communities. Check with your county Bar Association or look on the net or yellow pages for low cost legal services. Some counties offer free legal services to seniors through Legal Aid, elder law clinics, senior centers and other community centers. Do your research.
No one deserves to be bullied, but it is your responsibility to put a stop to it.