Can PoA supersede spousal rights?
While spouses do gain some rights in a marriage, they don’t supersede the power of attorney. You should appoint your spouse and have them choose you as a power of attorney agent to take care of each other’s assets and affairs.
Does the next of kin have to pay debts?
When someone dies, debts they leave are paid out of their ‘estate’ (money and property they leave behind). You’re only responsible for their debts if you had a joint loan or agreement or provided a loan guarantee – you aren’t automatically responsible for a husband’s, wife’s or civil partner’s debts.
What happens if my husband dies and the house is in his name UK?
If you and your deceased spouse own a home as joint tenants with a joint bank account, the ownership of the property will be passed straight to you. You can then remain in the home or sell up if you cannot afford any outstanding mortgage or simply fancy a change.
How is my sister abusing power of attorney?
Sister is abusing power of attorney rights to justify her actions. – AgingCare.com I feel that my sister is taking advantage of our Mom by using the power of attorney to justify her actions. Any suggestions? My elderly mother lives with my sister and husband and do not interact much with her other than feed her. Then complain thats all she does.
What makes a parent unfit to be a parent?
The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
When to go to war with an unfit parent?
If an unfit parent refuses to see the error of their ways and doesn’t cooperate with a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the kids, see the situation for what it is — war. You HAVE to go to war to protect those children. You are not being petty. You are not being vindictive.
What does my mother do with her sister?
All mother does while living with my sister is stay in bed all day and night. They do not take her out. My sister does work during the weekday, but her husband is retired and is at home all day. On weekend, the sister goes to beautyshop/shopping/ showers/parties and outings leaving mother home alone.
Sister is abusing power of attorney rights to justify her actions. – AgingCare.com I feel that my sister is taking advantage of our Mom by using the power of attorney to justify her actions. Any suggestions? My elderly mother lives with my sister and husband and do not interact much with her other than feed her. Then complain thats all she does.
The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
If an unfit parent refuses to see the error of their ways and doesn’t cooperate with a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the kids, see the situation for what it is — war. You HAVE to go to war to protect those children. You are not being petty. You are not being vindictive.
What to do if your sister is appointed executor of your mother’s will?
If your sister has been appointed executor of your mother’s will by the probate court, you have to give her at least 6 months to complete her assignment. If she has not been appointed, you can oppose her appointment by the probate court on the grounds that she was POA and used your mother’s money and it needs to be investigated.