My mother is a guardian for her brother with Alz. He needs 24/7 care so she stays with him. She pays for 10 hours per week of home care. Can she pay herself from his funds for her time/service? I would think $300 per month would be modest and justifiable.
As far as his funds, does she have a power of attorney? If she does then she has the power to handle his finances.
FYI - my mother is taking care of her brother, not her mother. And her brother was not very nice to her or his other siblings. Basically my mother and I are the only family members who even care whether my uncle is dead or alive.
Janiel1, I understand exactly what you are saying. However, those moms that stayed home and took care of their children financially were able to but now most women don't have the luxury to stay home without an income. I certainly know that I don't.