A lady I know is considering applying for wardship for her sister who is elderly with lifelong severe mental and physical disability. She is in 24/7 residential care since childhood. The lady has serious concerns that the personal funds of her elderly sister are being used inapproriately by staff members reportedly at her sisters request. This is not the case as the disabled sister has never asked for anything in her entire life and in the families opinion does not have the capacity or faculties to ask for the items being purchased. She would not have the mental capacity of a four year old. Should her sister apply for ward of court or complain to HIQA or both ? How long does ward of court proceedings take and what would costs be like ? Thanks.