Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

power of attorney

i am my moms caregiver, but my sister wants a power of attorney in both of our names. she is out of state. i have always been on moms checking account and take care of all bills. can this be done and what if i make a life decision can i get in trouble if i can't get in touch with her at the time? i have a poa with just my name on it so i don't know what the problem is now. i just want to be sure if i let her make a new one with both of us on it i won't get in trouble.


Asked on 1/26/03, 6:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: power of attorney

Although only you know your sister, I live in suspicion of people who want authority over other people's property.

Why does she want this control if you are handling your mother's business?

A power of attorney gives the agent the authority that the principal gives him/her. It takes no power away from the agent.

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Answered on 1/26/03, 7:51 pm


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