Is it permissible to use the elderly mother's money for her household needs and to spend on her from it?
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You are not permitted to dispose of your mother's money except with her explicit or customary permission. If she has lost her mental faculties and you are her guardian, then dispose of her money through spending and other means in accordance with what is best for her.
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