Via text message.

Older guy (88) that I did some work for in his condo has a care taker that is in his will. She heard him ask me one day about him investing in a house flip or new construction with me.

Next thing I know I get a text message from his caretaker saying the following...

Quote :

"I have been appointed his POA for all finance and health appointed by the courts....no discussion of repairs...investment or stock can be spoken between you and Mr Rannow without me present....I have been instructed to inform everyone who has spoken to Mr Rannow about investing in a business or stock...to inform them of this matter....per his lawyer...acct...and broker....Thanks "

Lol

1/4/2013 1:56:53 PM

Have you notified them of this thread?

1/4/2013 1:58:52 PM

sounds important

1/4/2013 2:02:49 PM

Sadly she thinks I'm gonna tap in to her portion

1/4/2013 2:05:05 PM

LAWLZ

Via Text Message.

I vote you fuck with that caretaker, and post your conversation here.

1/4/2013 2:06:15 PM

what the hell....is with all the...periods? That shit is...annoying...as fuck.

1/4/2013 2:11:53 PM

It was a telegram stop

1/4/2013 2:13:03 PM

Quote :

"Mr. Simpson STOP Your constant letters are becoming a nuisance STOP If you do not cease I will be forced to pursue legal action STOP Boris Karloff Hollywood CALF."

1/4/2013 2:21:45 PM

He's not just famous. He IN-famous.

1/4/2013 2:40:54 PM

yeah that's not actually how POA works, if dude is conscious and can make his own decisions and understand them his lawyer can't stop him, that would be ridiculous

a maxim we use is that being named an attorney-in-fact does not in fact make you an attorney

"appointed by the courts" doesn't even make sense in that context, people execute POAs, courts appoint guardians

[Edited on January 4, 2013 at 7:58 PM. Reason : f]

1/4/2013 7:56:04 PM

^^ well played

1/4/2013 8:36:17 PM

^^That's what I was wondering... He is fully capable of making his own decisions. He still trades stock daily.

Her credibility story: She bought his new German Shepard puppy ole Roy to eat and the dog wasn't gaining weight or hardly eating so I bought him new food and he gained 8 pounds in a week. He grew and was happy. When the food ran out she bought ole Roy again and he quit eating again. She said that she couldn't find the food because it was made in Canada.

And she is PoA? Lol

1/4/2013 8:50:55 PM

This woman sounds like an exceptional idiot. Why would she starve and harm a puppy just to save a couple bucks on kibble?! It's obvious she has your phone number, so why not ask where to buy it.

1/4/2013 9:34:25 PM

I'll second the "appointed by the courts" comment. AIFs are granted powers of attorney by the individual themselves. The grantor just signs a document naming them AIF and records it with the Register of Deeds. The Clerk of Court will appoint a guardian if someone files a petition requesting guardianship of that individual (and only if they're found not capable of taking care of themselves).

If you care, you might want to contact any known family members to make them aware of the situation. I've heard of "caregivers" quickly draining bank accounts.

1/4/2013 10:30:06 PM