You need to carefully review your POA documents. What do they say about remuneration? Some allow for it, some clearly state no and others do not address the situation.
Next, are there other family members who may or may not have expectations from the Will?
Thirdly, does your brother have enough money to pay you?
Now down to the nitty gritty. I have not read your profile, so I do not know what health issues your brother has, but do you have the capacity and skills to look after a person who may not be that much older than you?
Is you home compatible with care giving, or is his?
What does your brother want?
Who will relieve you? Providing 24/7 care is a huge physical and mental effort.
Are you married? If yes, what are your spouse's feelings?
Can you keep impeccable financial records?
What other obligations do you have? Your own family, work, volunteering, social life, pets etc?
Have you read the many posts here on burnout?
If after some sober second thoughts you want to go ahead, you will need a care givers contract written up. You will need to talk to an Elder Care Attorney, preferably the one who created the POA documents. Should your brother ever need Medicaid, you will have to have a very clear contract in place.
I await the answers to this, as well. Can the brother afford to pay for the care, for his housing at your place, and etc. Do know that things would have to be drawn up contracturally and legally and careful records kept, to begin with.
Next, are there other family members who may or may not have expectations from the Will?
Thirdly, does your brother have enough money to pay you?
Now down to the nitty gritty. I have not read your profile, so I do not know what health issues your brother has, but do you have the capacity and skills to look after a person who may not be that much older than you?
Is you home compatible with care giving, or is his?
What does your brother want?
Who will relieve you? Providing 24/7 care is a huge physical and mental effort.
Are you married? If yes, what are your spouse's feelings?
Can you keep impeccable financial records?
What other obligations do you have? Your own family, work, volunteering, social life, pets etc?
Have you read the many posts here on burnout?
If after some sober second thoughts you want to go ahead, you will need a care givers contract written up. You will need to talk to an Elder Care Attorney, preferably the one who created the POA documents. Should your brother ever need Medicaid, you will have to have a very clear contract in place.