Worried someone is abusing a power of attorney—what can we do? | NC

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Q: If I’m worried a family member is abusing a power of attorney, what legal steps can we take to protect my parent and their finances? A: The first step is to figure out whether your parent still has the mental capacity, and the freedom from pressure, to make decisions. If they do, your parent can often revoke the current power of attorney and sign a new one with tighter controls—then notify…