Is there such thing as Spousal neglect and abandonment?

Question

My father is laid up in the VA hospital rotting to death. My step mother appears to be waiting for him to die to get his disabilty check, inheritance and his 24 acres. She has her own estate passed on by her parents and it appears she is waiting for my father to die for his land. He was bed ridden for weeks and I came over and she stood there. I had to take him to the hospital ER, she went shopping. For Easter she never went to visit him. In fact she stated she would sign over any rights to him to be done with him. She shows no interest in her dying husband. I live in CT does anyone know any cases like this where a wife refused to get medical treatment for her husband whose toes were rotting off his body and who laid in his own urine for days? I am going to a lawyer tomorrow, but I would love some input, please.

Answer 1

YES .. there is such a thing as spousal abuse, neglect and abandonment. PLEASE do what you can for your father at this time.


Make sure you take to that attorney any photos or proof of how he was treated in the home with you .. and the Doctor's Statements about his condition when admitted to the VA Hospital -- all his open sores, his condition, what his medical status was .. if he looked like he was abused, etc. THAT is what is key here ..

(If he was in such horrific shape -- the Doctors are required by law to make a report on Elder Abuse ... and it MUST be investigated). Especially if you rush him to the Emergency Room and tell your story -- and the 'spouse' just stood by).


I am going to point out here -- that HIS Full VA Disability Pension will go away when he dies .. but as long as she lives, she will be getting the DIC (Dependent's) Pension -- which ... depending on his % Disability could amount to a significant amount of money a month. That alone should also be pointed out when you talk to the attorney in this case.

IN Any case .. you may want to see if you can become your Father's Caregiver ... he may need one ... and your attorney can talk to your father about giving you a legal power of attorney to manage his affairs while he is invalid or not able to get to the courthouse on his own. That right now would be your best bet --

By the way .. have you talked to your father about the situation in the home and how he now feels about his 'wife'? That would be an interesting conversation and could determine how you proceed in this case. IF he is not comfortable with her .. and she has neglected him/his care for his Disabilities .. he may be fed up and want your help.

Answer 2

Your best solution is to seek the advice of a lawyer.Once he dies she wont be entiitled to any of his assets because they are usually frozen while the will is being sorted out. She is not entitled to his disability pension. once he is gone. I hope your father has made out a will.Unless you are a power of attorney for your father You should ask him. Or get a third party to ask him.

Answer 3

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