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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