the monies had been held jointly
2006-09-08 06:56:21 · 7 answers · asked by MARGOT R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ok, first if they get a power of attorney, they may be guilty of fraud bu they are not a theif, since they are getting the money legally now.
A power of attorney merely allows them to act on someones behalf, the person who is having their money taken merely has to revoke the power of attoreny, nothing to it.
Once it is revolked the other person can no longer use that persons money.
The money already taken is a civil not a criminal issue, and the person will need to sue them in court for misrepresentation and improper use of funds
2006-09-08 15:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A joint account means either party can access and use the money, so how is that stealing? Morally, yes, legally, no, whoever gave her power of attorney should have picked a better person!
If you feel there is actual fraud or theft occuring you can contact the police investigation unit and see if they will look into the bank account activity. An easier quicker way would be to contact an attorney for you and any other relatives affected by the loss and have him go to court to revoke the PA.
2006-09-08 07:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the money was in both names, then it's a moral issue and not a felony. It's a bitter lesson for someone to learn. You say she had a Power of Attorney? She wouldn't need a POA to take any and all of the money anyhow. But, if she still has that power, I would revoke that POA immediately, so she can't get anything else. I'd say for you to make sure there is nothing else she can take from you.
2006-09-08 08:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the "thief's" name was on the account then it is not criminal behavior, it is only a hard lesson to be learned and the police will take no action.
In fact if you start trying to connect with the other person to retrieve some of what you believe to be yours, all kinds of charges will be filed against you and the police will be only too happy to let you know about them.
2006-09-08 07:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File charges for fraud with the local police. Hire a lawyer
2006-09-08 06:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing would be to revoke the power of attorney and present proof to the bank.
2006-09-08 06:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Brand X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop paying the police off.
2006-09-08 07:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by rickinobetz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋