The meeting with the financial advisor was scheduled for the following week. In the meantime, I continued my research, reaching out to other families who had employed Hannah as a caregiver. Most were hesitant to speak, their loyalty to Hannah evident, but a few shared stories that echoed our own experiences—unilateral decisions, unexplained charges, and a general sense of being sidelined.
These conversations were enlightening, but they also painted a picture of a caregiver who was very skilled at maintaining control while keeping the families at arm’s length.
When the day of the meeting arrived, Tom and I were anxious but determined. The financial advisor’s office was small, tucked away on a quiet street, and the advisor, a middle-aged man with a kind but weary face, welcomed us in.
“I’ve been expecting you,” he said, gesturing for us to sit. “I’ve had some concerns about Hannah’s practices myself.” His admission was both a relief and a confirmation of our worst fears.
He went on to explain how Hannah had set up several accounts in our father’s name, with herself as a joint account holder. “It’s not illegal,” he clarified, “but it’s certainly unusual, especially given the lack of family involvement.”
Our worst suspicions were coming true, but now we had the evidence we needed to confront her.
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