Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

my sister has power of attorney overs fathers money my dad said i can have my share of money my sistere sent me a letter stating i would get 35,000 after she took out for pentalities and early withdraw because it was a cd we both had it notorized she in detroit me in pennslyvania however i dont trust her and shi taking her time to send money will my nororzied document stand up in court what are my legal rights


Asked on 6/17/10, 2:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

It's not clear exactly what you are asking, because you are raising many issues.

Is your father still alive? Is he competent to act on his own?

If he is not alive, the power of attorney is no longer valid, and his estate must be administered. Your father's estate would be in the county and state where he resided at the time of his death.

It's also not clear what you and your sister had notarized. Just because a document is notarized, doesn't mean that it has any legal validity.

You should consult with a lawyer to go over all of the facts in your situation so that the lawyer can advise you what your rights are.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 7:47 pm


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