Question
My 80-year old mother has dementia and also suffered a mild stroke last September. My brother holds the durable power of attorney and has a letter from her doctor stating she is unable to handle her financial affairs anymore. The doctor has also stated that she is not to drive anymore. My brother is a joint account holder over her checking account and he pays her bills. Last month my mother called the bank and asked that all bank statements be sent to her again. Last week she called the bank numerous times requesting he be taken off the account because she is convinced he is stealing her money. When the bank calls back to confirm, she has no recollection of doing so and tells them to leave his name on the account. The bank states that we must file the power of attorney and doctor letter and get a court order stating that they are not to honor her wishes anymore. Is this a conservatorship? Shouldn't the POA and Dr Letter suffice? Thank you.
