"'The cousin is slipping mentally and I think they were put under pressure by other relatives who stand to benefit' Query: Dear Mary Frances, I'm in a very difficult situation with my wider family and don't know what to do. An elderly cousin of mine, a farmer, has been in a nursing home for quite some time. Their farm is rented out and I was put in charge of their finances, managing the rent of the farm to a neighbour, who has taken good care of it."
"Dear Mary Frances, I'm in a very difficult situation with my wider family and don't know what to do. An elderly cousin of mine, a farmer, has been in a nursing home for quite some time. My cousin has no children of their own and their house on the farm has been vacant while they have been in the nursing home."
An elderly farming cousin has been in a nursing home for an extended period. The farm is rented to a neighbour and a relative was appointed to manage the cousin's finances and collect rent. The neighbour has maintained the land and the farmhouse has remained vacant during the cousin's institutional care. The appointed relative perceives cognitive decline in the cousin and suspects other family members have exerted pressure on the vulnerable cousin to obtain advantage. The situation raises concerns about undue influence, financial exploitation, and the legal authority governing property and finances. Relevant actions include checking legal powers, securing records, seeking medical and legal assessment, and contacting safeguarding authorities.
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