Matter of Conservatorship of Deremiah

HABHAB, Judge.

Paul Deremiah, seventy-four at the time of trial, was admitted to the Iowa Veterans Home in February 1988. Prior to his return to Iowa, Paul lived in California. In January 1988, Paul granted his brother, Phillip, and his sister, Emma, a power of attorney. The power of attorney to Phillip was later revoked.

After entering the home, Paul was required to prepare an affidavit listing his income and assets. Phillip prepared the affidavit. The affidavit failed to include a bank account Paul had in a California bank. Paul’s daily rate at the home was based on his assets. In July 1989,…