Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Dual POA?

My father is terminally ill, and will probably only live a few more months. We have moved him in with my brother. My brother is wanting to receive the POA on my father. Due to his past financial problems and his wife who is an alcoholic, I am uncomfortable with him having control of my fathers's funds. Is there such a thing as a dual poa? Where any checks that are written off the account would require two signatures? My brother has made comments about getting a lawyer to obtain the POA, which I feel is unneccessary. There are 5 remaining siblings, and I want to see to it that when the time comes, things are split up fairly. I am the oldest daughter, my brother is the youngest, but he is male. What kind of options do I have? I know my father will select my brother to be his POA, but if this dual thing is an option, he would not have a problem with that. Even if my youngest brother was the only POA, is there anyway to keep him from spending my father's money on himself and his bills? Do I as the oldest child have any rights?


Asked on 10/03/08, 6:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Dual POA?

I urge you to talk to an attorney that specializes in probate law.

I would NOT rely on an answer from an attorney that has never met with you in person.

I highly recommend Kevin Alter in Houston, Texas.

I can't find his phone number.

Go to the State Bar of Texas website and go to "find a lawyer". I think his full name is H. Kevin Alter. He is located in the Museum District of Houston.

His prices and very reasonable.

Please tell him that Fran sent you to him!

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Answered on 10/04/08, 4:47 pm


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