My sister has power of attorney for our mom,and mom doesn't have a copy. Do I have legal right to get a copy?

IF her power of attorney was filed with the court, you should be able to get a copy. My Dad's attorney filed his POA to me with the County Court when it was done in 2010. Prior to that, in 2006, Dad wrote his own.

In which state does she reside? NYS laws have changed starting in 2009 to reduce fraud, etc, if I recall correctly.

I wish you luck in getting those documents, especially if your brother-in-law is an attorney. You might try going to the local Bar Association for guidance/assistance.

Gee, this sounds like my dysfunctional family was about my mother. The POA may or may not be a matter of record, but the trust must be recorded. If your mother signed documents and did not know what she was signing, her signature is invalid. Why is your sister refusing to give you a copy? Until you know that keep asking. If you cannot get an answer, go to the Probate area of your Superior Court and seek a guardian ad litem for your mother. Have all your information dated and documented so you have a good case to present to the judge. If the judge thinks there might be either duress or a forced signature, he/she could grant you an Order and the judge can order a court investigator to interview your mother and all family members. I've already been through this and I wish you good luck.

Do you have to file a POA with the court? Is there some advantage to doing so or a problem if you don't? Thank you.

If you have reason to believe that your sister and brother-in-law have not conducted themselves "honorably" (i.e. they are not adhering to the terms of the POA) you should get an ELDERCARE Attorney and seek guardian ad litem with the court. Every state is different, however, many states don't require you to record the POA with the court as a stand alone document. If you are named as an alternate, you might have rights to a copy of the document. You need legal advice, definitely.

My x-sister was very EVIL and ABUSED her POA in order to steal everything my mom owned. The state of Florida actually allowed all moms money to be drained from her accounts as x-sis went on a shopping spree of real estate for herself and her greedy husband who is since deceased. All moms money was totally gone at her funeral which I didn't know about as we would've been planning two more funerals. Be very suspicious of people who seek to become POA's in my opinion they are usually up to no good! My experience was gruesome and life changing. I'm writing a book and exposing alot more about this situation. Document everything and have an honest talk with your mom about what she wants. Tell her anything you suspect is happening and see if she'll change the POA to you! In Florida the POA is ridiculous. X-sis was allowed to deny medications like antibiotics for swollen ankles, prescription eye drops for moms eye infection and x-rays without it raising any kind of red flag that she was up to no good which she was! Nurses were describing my x-sis as cruel. I can't believe what she got away with legally. It is far from over as I will expose her evilness. She'll be shocked and amazed as to what I put together in eight years.She should be in jail for exploiting my poor mom to rob her blind! The lawyer she hired was just as evil as her. They sure know how to find one another. Good Luck!

Mannyputtputt, a POA is required to follow the grantor's instructions or to act in the grantor's best interests if instructions are not provided. NEVER is a POA allowed to use that money for themselves or for any other reason except to benefit the grantor. Being a POA is a privilege with duties and responsibilities.

Reading info.legalzoom/duties-power-attorney-20228.html might help.

dargar, I don't understand your question. The original post is 4 years old. It generated a couple of pages of responses. Then about 2 years ago someone added a similar question, and that got several responses. Yours is the first new comment in two years.

Are you having trouble seeing the 3 pages of responses? The site has recently changed to a very large font. On some devices you may have to scroll to see responses. Or have I misunderstood your question?

Having participated on this site for several years, I can absolutely assure you it is not a click-bait!

Where are the follow up comments. Is this just another click bait site?

4 years ago.
Asked by ducker FOUR YEARS AGO.
So very strange that ducker would come back ONE HOUR AGO making accusations about the forum being a click/bait site???????

TROLL

Ducker, Dargar, a troll by any name is still a troll???