Sister has POA for Mom in Nursing Home
Our 72 yr old Mother is in a nursing home and our sister has the POA over her. However,the sister is not making good choices and is actually emotionally harming our mother by aggravating her terribly when she visits. We would like to take Mom out of the home and into ours, until we can find another facility for her. Will I be breaking the law if I pick her up from the home without be the POA holdler? Thank you.
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Re: Sister has POA for Mom in Nursing Home
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Basically, as it currently stands, you have little or no rights in regards to mom. By giving your sister a power of attorney, she designated her to take care of her. If you feel the need, you can file a petition for a guardianship over your mother. A committee will be appointed to determine whether or not mom is able to handle her affairs and is she is cognizant of her surroundings. If not, a hearing will be held at which time you may be appointed her guardian which will take precedent over the power of attorney previously given to your sister.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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