Concern Over Financial Transfers to Brother

A reader has reached out with concerns that her brother may be exploiting their elderly mother, who is in her late 80s. The reader discovered that hundreds of thousands of pounds have been transferred from the mother's accounts to the brother over a period of six years.

The reader, who has become her mother's Power of Attorney due to her mother's frailty, uncovered these transactions after reviewing her mother's financial records. The repeated transfers to the brother have raised alarms about potential financial control or exploitation.

The situation was detailed in a letter to a relationships counselor, highlighting the emotional and financial distress experienced by the concerned daughter. The counselor's advice is sought on how to address this delicate family matter and protect the mother's assets.