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CKcarmar, we need more information. Such as is your sister [or she Dad's sister?] your Dad's financial Power of Attorney? How is the sister signing Dad's checks, forging his name or writing out her own name?
How do you know the sister is doing this? Did she tell you this, or did your Dad tell you this?
Its her dad that can press charges, not the OP and you typically don’t go to an attorney. You go to law enforcement and report the theft/elder abuse and they take it from there.
How old is this sister? Is she in her right mind? Does she look after your dad or live with him? If so, you should keep her far away from your vulnerable father.
To prevent this from happening in general, you need to lock-down your dad's finances and sensitive info. The person with financial PoA needs to get on top of things asap.
1) If your dad has dementia, the FPoA needs to take over all bill payments. This alleviates the need for him to even have checks. Do this and lock up the checks where only the FPoA knows how to access them.
2) Secure his info: SS #, credit cards, passport, passwords, acct numbers, etc. Put important papers into a locking fireproof filing cabinet and the FPoA is the only one who has the keys. NONE of this should be able to be easily found by anyone other than FPoA.
3) FPoA should have as many monthly/regular bills as possible paid via Bank bill pay and they should create online access into his accounts so they can easily monitor activity.
4) Consider a LifeLock type service to monitor his credit.
5) Have his mail go to a PO box.
This is especially necessary actions if an elderly LO has people coming in and out (social services, rehab people, cleaning people, handymen, etc). Good luck!
What checks is she signing? Checks from his checking account? If so, simply close the account. How is she getting access to the checks? A little more detail would be helpful. And consider that this is fraud. She is breaking the law. Tell her if she does it again, you will report her to the authorities.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You would not let a stranger get away with this behavior.
Your dad needs to be protected, not your sister.
How do you know the sister is doing this? Did she tell you this, or did your Dad tell you this?
To prevent this from happening in general, you need to lock-down your dad's finances and sensitive info. The person with financial PoA needs to get on top of things asap.
1) If your dad has dementia, the FPoA needs to take over all bill payments. This alleviates the need for him to even have checks. Do this and lock up the checks where only the FPoA knows how to access them.
2) Secure his info: SS #, credit cards, passport, passwords, acct numbers, etc. Put important papers into a locking fireproof filing cabinet and the FPoA is the only one who has the keys. NONE of this should be able to be easily found by anyone other than FPoA.
3) FPoA should have as many monthly/regular bills as possible paid via Bank bill pay and they should create online access into his accounts so they can easily monitor activity.
4) Consider a LifeLock type service to monitor his credit.
5) Have his mail go to a PO box.
This is especially necessary actions if an elderly LO has people coming in and out (social services, rehab people, cleaning people, handymen, etc). Good luck!