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Use of Funds of a Woman with Dementia

Question

A woman with dementia who, before her illness, was financially supporting one of her children, can funds continue to be transferred to him from her account?

Answer

If she was accustomed to it, it is permissible.

Source

Ketubot, and Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 273.

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