Carolyn Murphy, the former personal assistant and legal guardian to Maureen O’Hara, fears for the Hollywood legend after her move back to America.
Murphy is to contest O’Hara family allegations that she misused her position.
The Quiet Man star O’Hara surprised many when she returned to the States last week to live with her grandson Conor Beau Fitzsimons in Idaho.
The 92-year-old left her home in West Cork just weeks before a High Court case in Dublin against Carolyn Murphy, the woman legally charged with handling her affairs.
The Irish Examiner reports that O’Hara’s former personal assistant has asked the court to approve the enduring power of attorney O’Hara granted her in 2006.
Murphy has not spoken to O’Hara since May but until then she was in constant contact with the star.
The paper says that over the summer a competing power of attorney instruction has attempted to be established which seeks to put her nephew Charlie Fitzsimons and O’Hara’s new lawyer, Ed Fickess, jointly in charge of O’Hara’s affairs.
Murphy told the Examiner that she is concerned about O’Hara’s well being after the flight and wants to know why she left.
The former PA has also rejected the family’s allegations that she ever misappropriated O’Hara’s funds.
Murphy said she has had the accounts verified by accountants appointed by O’Hara and wants the court to make its ruling on the power of attorney issue before taking any further action.
O’Hara’s nephew Fitzsimons told the Examiner that she was cleared to fly by a doctor and had been well since the trip.
He said the decision was taken with her and was in her best interests, given the stress of the case.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.O'Grady | Dec 15, 2012, 11:59 PM EST
The case was indeed dismissed by the High Court for the record. Ms. O'Hara and the family have requested her property and memorabilia back but have not recieved anything to date nor is she cooperating with the much talked about audit of Ms. O'Hara's personal affairs.
Joe hickery | Nov 30, 2012, 08:25 AM EST
Lizzy, how do you know her case was dismissed by the high court in Dublin?? What do you think the chances are of her going to the criminal court? Do you know the family?
Lizzy | Nov 11, 2012, 06:56 AM EST
Mrs. Murphy's application for enduring POA was dismissed by the High Court in Dublin. Fantastic news for our Dear Ms. O'Hara and her family. Let the audit begin and give it to the Guards. Next stop criminal court.
warlocks | Oct 04, 2012, 10:23 PM EDT
What else but Money is the name of the Game. MONEY MONEY MONEY makes the world go Round !
ShamrockRover | Oct 02, 2012, 11:23 PM EDT
I wonder if Ms. Murphy would be so willing to fight for Ms. O'Hara and the POA status if she wasn't a wealthy world renowned celebrity ? The limelight can be intoxicating to the lay person or housewife looking for recognition.
Finnegan23 | Sep 24, 2012, 04:11 AM EDT
Most likely Ms. O'Hara's pearl necklace and earrings. God bless Maureen O'Hara and good for her family !
Collette2 | Sep 23, 2012, 10:25 PM EDT
It's enough to put anyone off doing anything for anyone in their twilight years.
Zorro986 | Sep 23, 2012, 02:11 PM EDT
Maureen's back in the U.S. Great news! I saw on her website that she arrived safe and sound and plans lots of long overdue reunions with family. I understand almost all of her family reside in the U.S. with the exception of her daughter, who has lived in Ireland for many years. Welcome back Maureen!
Frosty38 | Sep 23, 2012, 11:34 AM EDT
She should go where she wants. She has enough money for her medical. Or she can file for ours if she does not already have it God Bless and Keep her
Portia777 | Sep 23, 2012, 10:29 AM EDT
Maureen free from her handler. Well done.