A personal assistant in Jönköping was convicted for receiving half a million kronor from a deceased client's husband, who claimed it was a gift, but the family's legal representatives disputed the circumstances.
A personal assistant in Jönköping has been sentenced for receiving 500,000 kronor ($48,000) from the estate of a deceased client. This money was transferred after the client passed away in late 2017, and was not discovered by relatives until her husband died in 2024, as he continued to live in the family home. The assistant claimed that the funds were a gift from the husband, suggesting a father-daughter-like relationship with the deceased, although this claim is contested by the family.
The court revealed that the withdrawal of the money coincided with the husband gaining access to the deceased woman’s bank accounts on the same day the estate settlement was completed. The relatives acknowledged that the deceased had intended to provide some financial assistance to her assistant, but the total amount involved raised questions about the legitimacy of the claim. The court's ruling indicates that while the assistant recognized receiving the funds, the alleged nature of the gift was deemed questionable.
As a result of the ruling by the Jönköping District Court, the personal assistant received a suspended sentence and daily fines, and she is obligated to repay the entire sum to the state. This case highlights issues of trust and ethical conduct in caregiver-client relationships, especially regarding financial matters, and reflects on the importance of monitoring such arrangements to prevent potential exploitation.
