[the OlLine Rebel]

I have to say when the “family” was mentioned, in NYC, I guessed “Latino”. Then they mentioned Colombia....illegal also?

Yes you could guess black, but it wasn’t kids....

This is exactly why I don’t like my mother’s obsession with the “cleaning lady” of 35 years in our house. Last year we made her finally get her name off the postal service so no more mail, but just the fact she keeps coming and getting paid (for nothing) makes me worry she would try to pull this crap just the same.

[SauronOfMordor]

This is exactly why I don’t like my mother’s obsession with the “cleaning lady” of 35 years in our house. Last year we made her finally get her name off the postal service so no more mail, but just the fact she keeps coming and getting paid (for nothing) makes me worry she would try to pull this crap just the same.

I would strongly recommend you seeing a lawyer about that cleaning lady, and the potential effects of her long term relationship with your mom, especially if your mom is showing signs of senility.

She could claim rights to live there. She could, while you're away, get your mom to sign a will with her as beneficiary. She could know where your mom's bank/investment records are. Last but not least, have taxes been paid on her long term employment?

[Valpal1]

Abello is a Catelonian surname and a large Gypsy population.

Total Gypsy move.