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[as2000]

What is the name of your state? Arizona

My elderly mother has been in a nursing home now fo a couple of years. My sibling is medical power of atty and now is working on gaining another form of POA which entitles him to handle legal affairs. From time to time over the years, there have been shortcomings to her bills that all of us adult children have contributed. Reluctantly, over the same period I have contributed with my sibling POA rattling the threat of legal action if we don't "pay our share". I have researched Arizona law and found that I or anyone else, are not responsible for her bills and the only way possible is by a contract of sorts. Recently, my financial situation (which has always been on rocky ground) is no longer permitting me to continue to contribute paying anything towards her bills. Once again he is rattling the "I can take you to court" mantra saying that there are civil avenues to persue. What I am asking is, does he have any legal recourse to force me to pay towards her bills even though there were never a written agreement and even though I have contributed funds out of pocket?

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by as2000

What is the name of your state? Arizona

My elderly mother has been in a nursing home now fo a couple of years. My sibling is medical power of atty and now is working on gaining another form of POA which entitles him to handle legal affairs. From time to time over the years, there have been shortcomings to her bills that all of us adult children have contributed. Reluctantly, over the same period I have contributed with my sibling POA rattling the threat of legal action if we don't "pay our share". I have researched Arizona law and found that I or anyone else, are not responsible for her bills and the only way possible is by a contract of sorts. Recently, my financial situation (which has always been on rocky ground) is no longer permitting me to continue to contribute paying anything towards her bills. Once again he is rattling the "I can take you to court" mantra saying that there are civil avenues to persue. What I am asking is, does he have any legal recourse to force me to pay towards her bills even though there were never a written agreement and even though I have contributed funds out of pocket?

No, he cannot force you to contribute to her bills. No, he cannot take you to court to make you contribute.