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How can I help - Is POA Applicable here?
ChilliBob
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Hey guys,
I'm in a bit of an odd situation and I'd appreciate some advice. Essentially about 4-5 years ago my Uncle passed away, then my Aunt. Neither had a will unfortunately, and due to complexities the situation is still ongoing with solicitors.
My Mum has been acting as an administrator up to now, however, there's been some rather nasty business with the other parties involved, to the point it's making my Mum ill. Myself and my three brothers have POA for both my parents, in both health and finance capacities. Are we able to just take over the responsibilities my Mum has here and deal with the other parties and solicitors involved?
I appreciate there's probably some complexities here with this but, just a sort of starting question - does this have legs type thing.
Thanks in advance.
I'm in a bit of an odd situation and I'd appreciate some advice. Essentially about 4-5 years ago my Uncle passed away, then my Aunt. Neither had a will unfortunately, and due to complexities the situation is still ongoing with solicitors.
My Mum has been acting as an administrator up to now, however, there's been some rather nasty business with the other parties involved, to the point it's making my Mum ill. Myself and my three brothers have POA for both my parents, in both health and finance capacities. Are we able to just take over the responsibilities my Mum has here and deal with the other parties and solicitors involved?
I appreciate there's probably some complexities here with this but, just a sort of starting question - does this have legs type thing.
Thanks in advance.
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This website covers executors but may apply to administrators as well.
https://www.aticuslaw.co.uk/i-no-longer-want-to-be-an-executor-what-shall-i-do/
Consulting a solicitor would be my first step.1 -
Thanks, yes, it looks like "
Attorney Grant
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May be applicable here.
I'm guessing independant legal advice as opposed to legal advice from the current instructed solicitors here?0 -
The current LPAs can’t be used as they only apply to your mum’s finances, but a separate ordinary power of attorney could be used to cover this.0
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Interesting, I was trying to find this out online but was struggling. Thanks.0
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I wasn't sure either way tbh. I suppose it's far easier to discuss with them than bringing a new solicitor up to speed.user1977 said:
Not sure why the current solicitors shouldn't be able to advise?ChilliBob said:Thanks, yes, it looks like "Attorney Grant
"
May be applicable here.
I'm guessing independent legal advice as opposed to legal advice from the current instructed solicitors here?
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