My dad is mentally
incompetent. We don't know
exactly what is wrong
because we cannot get him to
go to the doctor, which is
one reason I am writing. I
live in TN, but my dad lives
in IL. After the recent
death of his girlfriend who
was taking care of him, my
brother has brought him
home, but is unable to care
for him. I will be going
home in about three weeks to
help my brother tend to my
dad's apartment.
My brother has had power of
attorney over his finances for about
four years now. Currently my dad has
outstanding balances with two credit
card companies. My brother contacted
them to see if my dad could be
released from the debt, the best
they could do was offer to take half
and be done with it. That would be
about $700-$800 for each one which
my dad cannot do nor can my brother.
How can we get my dad to go to
the doctor with out gagging and
binding him? Are there any laws in
IL? I have done searches for these
topics and have come up with
nothing. What about the credit
cards? My brother has been told to
just stop paying them, however, I
find it unethical even if the
consequences will not affect my dad.
Any and all help greatly
appreciated.
