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This is a difficult situation - given the fact that the court appointed the son conservator of finances and person, he does have the legal authority to act in her "best interest". If you feel that he is abusing his authority and not making decisions in the senior's best interest your only real recall is to petition the court for a change of conservator. You would need to prove that he is doing something either illegal or against her best interest. I would contact an attorney or legal aid society in your area. Given the nature of this situation and the tight time frame - you will need to impress upon them the need for fast action.
There is however no guarantee that you would find an attorney to represent her unless there is compelling evidence.
Are you sure that he was granted conservatorship in the court system or is he using a power of attorney/health care declaration to make these decisions. If the latter is true than I would contact adult protection and they would possibly get involved. If the former is correct than there was due diligence in the court system to evaluate this woman's mental status and she should have had legal representation.
Please let me know how this turns out.
Carla MacGregor, MSW
*Given that I have only been privy to one-side of the story I am responding only on the facts I have in front of me.
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