I do not. What rights do I have? I took my mother for an eye doctor appointment I arranged without consulting my sister. I also purchased new lens and frame for my mother. I have been told by another relative that my sister was under no obligation to reimburse me for the expenses. Moreso, if we had been in an accident or mother fell and got hurt I could have been held liable.
I saw the form but not what my parents initialed for them to be in charge of. My mother is always saying what she wants each of us to have when she dies.. there is no will. I have asked her to do one but she will not. There is a clause in that POA that allows my sister to make decisions in the disbursement of personal property. I don't know if mom gave her that power and mom's memory is unclear now of what all was signed.
Where do I stand? I grocery shop and take mom to the hairdresser every Saturday. To date I have been reimbursed on everything. As far as the bank account and bills I am clueless.
2007-08-27 06:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If everything has been reimbursed up to date, and you have had no issues, then I would say that things look pretty good, but you need to protect yourself if you are worried at all that you might be held liable for merely giving your mom a lift to the grocery store. Why don't you hire your own attorney and request him/her to look into where you stand in all of this legally, and let your siblings know that you are just crossing your ts and dotting your is to make sure that you don't get in trouble when all you are trying to do is help Mom out by taking her on errands.
2007-08-27 06:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by reddevilbloodymary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stand out in the cold. Your Brother and Sister have the POA so they can do about what they want while your mother is living. Unless it is a durable POA, it will expire at the moment your mother does the same.
Your mother is intestate, no will. Bad, very bad. A probate court will divide her estate according to state law.
I suggest you consult an lawyer by yourself to determine your standing in your state. If advised to do so, and if it seems that something will come of it, arrange a meeting with your brother and sister to discuss the situation.
If your mother is still in control of her sensibilities, take her to a lawyer and get a will made while she can still make decisions.
Short story: See a lawyer.
2007-08-27 10:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why, but you sound a little shallow to me. These are your parents, not an investment that you're waiting on a return for.
Dividing up assets, disbursement of property, it all sounds so cold; especially when your parents are not. I wouldn't buy my mother anything and expect the money back.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU
I would venture to say that you were not given POA because they know you better than you know yourself.
2007-08-27 06:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by pure conscience 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is your mother. Why would you be interested in getting reimbursed. I bet she never asked you when you were growing up and had to go to the doctor, to reimburse her. It sounds like you are worried about you.
2007-08-27 07:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by cfb193 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk it over with your sister and brother. Why wouldnt your parents want you to have POA? It could be a reason why....
2007-08-27 06:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by yogurlmsbunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋