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Can sister who claims to be mentally ill be prosecuted for stealing money from mom's acct while mom in hospital?

Asked over 2 years ago - Philadelphia, PA

My sister lived with my mother for last 4 yrs. Mom hospitalized for major surgery in May 2008 and was in hospital for 8 months. Mom now in nursing facility. Sister was supposed to be taking care of house and bills with mom's social security check/pension monies, but wasn't. Utilities turned off - no bills paid. She was stealing from my mom's account and not paying anything. Sister has mental/drug/alcohol problems. Now sister in long-term psyche facility. Can she be prosecuted?? Thank you.

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Paul Arnold Nidich

Reputation Level 11

Answered over 2 years ago. Elder Law Attorney in Cincinnati, OH.

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Probably.

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