mother in law

[serenewolf]

What is the name of your state? Florida, My father in law passed away several years ago, 3 years ago my mother in law was diagnosed with Aultzheimers. After father in law died his will left money and property to wife and in her death to the 4 children. One daughter has power of attorney and has seemed to take over. She built a brand new house, and has moved mom in with her and has moms home up for sale. Can she do this? Thank you

 

[BlondiePB]

One daughter has power of attorney and has seemed to take over. She built a brand new house, and has moved mom in with her and has moms home up for sale. Can she do this?

If the daughter used her own money and/or acquired a mortgage in her own name for the new home, that is fine. Yes, she can move the mother into the new home and put the mother's home up for sale.

The proceeds from the sale must be used for the care of the mother. POAs are accountable for every penny of the grantor's (the mother) assests.

For further info regarding POAs in FL read chapter 709 and 737 at the following link: www.flsenate.gov/statutes

Thank you

You are welcome.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Florida, My father in law passed away several years ago, 3 years ago my mother in law was diagnosed with Aultzheimers. After father in law died his will left money and property to wife and in her death to the 4 children. One daughter has power of attorney and has seemed to take over. She built a brand new house, and has moved mom in with her and has moms home up for sale. Can she do this? Thank you

An attorney in fact is supposed to take over; that's what a power of attorney is for. Your mother-in-law trusted the woman enough to be her power of attorney and so she is.

Have you read the power of attorney?

What exactly do you think sis is doing wrong?