Brothers Seek Control of Mother's Finances

The family of Tomas Zavalidroga has started court action to remove his power of attorney for his mother so they can gain control of her property.

In the show-cause order, Zavalidroga, of Forward Road in Blossvale, has to show the court why he should be allowed to remain guardian to his mother, Margaret Zavalidroga, said Colin LaReaux, the Utica-based attorney representing Victor and John Zavalidroga in the matter.

Victor and John Zavalidroga are Tomas’ brothers who recently took the legal action.

In the guardianship case, LaReaux says that there is a Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. hearing in state Supreme Court in Utica regarding the order.

According to records at the Oneida County Clerk’s office, Tomas, using his power of attorney status, filed two “quitclaim deeds” in which two Forward Road parcels of land were transferred from his mother to him on June 20.

A quitclaim deed is a document in which the owner of a piece of property, transfers any interest to a recipient. With the document, the owner terminates or quits any right and claim to the property, thereby allowing its transfer.

LaReaux said that if a judge ultimately found in Victor and John Zavalidroga’s favor, Tomas’ power of attorney status would be ended and the recent land transfers would be voided.

According to county records, a power of attorney status was filed in August of 2006, granting Tomas full control over all financial transactions of his mother’s including banking, insurance and property transfers.

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