How old is Linda again? Is there any chance she could be exhibiting alzheimers or dementia symptoms? I'm asking because the "everyone is out to get me" theme is so common with dementia patients and is often an early sign....

I feel sorry for the niece - she's stuck between a rock & a hard place, trying to do what's right vs what shouldn't be her responsibility.

And I agree, you don't need to be in the middle of all of it.

Ugh.