What is the name of your state? New Jersey
My Mother is in her early 80's and is self sufficient and has lived in her home for the past 45 years. She doesn't want to go live with my sister or me. Problem, my Father, who had passed away a few years ago took care of all the bills, he did set up an account for my sisiter and our Mother, so that my sister can make sure the bills are getting paid. My Mother gets her Social Security check, plus other funds that come in that covers her living expenses, maintainance on her home. Financially, there isn't a problem, but she is putting her money in a savings account that is only in her name, and doesn't understand that my sister can't keep paying for things with her credit card and hoping to get reimbursed. She won't sign a POA; I think she is affraid that someone will take her house away. We already spoke to attorney, and he had spoken with my Mother, but she refused to sign the POA or a Will. We are going to try one last time, but I am affraid that we are going to have to go through the court to appoint my sister gaurdian. Can you tell me what the procedure is and how long does it take. What kind of ramifications are their, if any? My sister and I get along. We just want to be able to pay for things that need to be taken care of. Just had a new roof put on the house, and there are a few windows that need to be replaced, property taxes, etc. We are not talking about small items.
Thank you.What is the name of your state?
My Mother is in her early 80's and is self sufficient and has lived in her home for the past 45 years. She doesn't want to go live with my sister or me. Problem, my Father, who had passed away a few years ago took care of all the bills, he did set up an account for my sisiter and our Mother, so that my sister can make sure the bills are getting paid. My Mother gets her Social Security check, plus other funds that come in that covers her living expenses, maintainance on her home. Financially, there isn't a problem, but she is putting her money in a savings account that is only in her name, and doesn't understand that my sister can't keep paying for things with her credit card and hoping to get reimbursed. She won't sign a POA; I think she is affraid that someone will take her house away. We already spoke to attorney, and he had spoken with my Mother, but she refused to sign the POA or a Will. We are going to try one last time, but I am affraid that we are going to have to go through the court to appoint my sister gaurdian. Can you tell me what the procedure is and how long does it take. What kind of ramifications are their, if any? My sister and I get along. We just want to be able to pay for things that need to be taken care of. Just had a new roof put on the house, and there are a few windows that need to be replaced, property taxes, etc. We are not talking about small items.
Thank you.What is the name of your state?