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Sisters appointed POA for mum's estate

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foreverhopeful2000 · 26/05/2024 04:33

Hi all,
I spoke with my mum this weekend and she told me that she has appointed my two older sisters as POA in regards to her will and estate. One is the main POA and the other will act up in case the first one is unable to undertake the role. I am the third sibling/daughter. The initial discussion led by mum was that the main POA (sister no.2) would do this role as my older sister and I have a volatile relationship. I don't particularly have a brilliant relationship with either sister, and my concern is that they will outnumber me in anything relating to mum and her estate (mum has verbally mentioned that a third of the estate will be going equally to the three of us). I also wouldn't know what they are doing with her account or what transactions would be occurring. Mum's reasoning that I wasn't included as a third name was that I had to much on my plate. I do think that odd though as everyone has a lot on their plate. I am actually hurt by what this represents in the family dynamics as I would like to actually have a say in my mother's welfare. My husband has been supportive but I feel very hurt by the decision. I should add that my relationship with my mum is neither bad or worse than the ones my sisters have with her. Any advice?

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BloodyAdultDC · 26/05/2024 05:00

Power of Attorney ends up on death so someone's got the wrong end of the stick/language all wrong.

Do you mean executor? If so you can be assured that everything needs to be done by the book - if you are a beneficiary to your mum's estate and if you have any concerns can engage your own solicitor to make sure.

Either role is tricky to navigate and both have legal implications. It's tough being excluded but executor duties can be an absolute ball-ache.

cannonballz · 26/05/2024 04:36

Be thankful this is not your responsibility? And you would have just as much say as a non POA than you would as a third POA. Just tell your sisters what you want to happen when it comes to making decisions about your Mum. The set up sounds sensible. If all 3 of you had POA it sounds like you could be crippled by indecision and conflict, rather than having a clear leader who has the final say. ( even though that is not a role that I would want)

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