Q: Concern about power of attorney and home donation.
I am concerned about a situation involving a power of attorney. My mother, who has dementia, signed a power of attorney document that she could not comprehend. Currently, my father holds power of attorney over her. My nephew, who has power of attorney over my father, was donated the family home within the last year. All four siblings agree that the donation of my mother's half of the home was wrong. We fear challenging the current setup because the power of attorney could be altered to include rights to donate my mother's share of the home. We have not yet consulted a lawyer. Previously, there were no family discussions on my parents' estate, aside from a will, which was changed after my nephew started influencing my father. How should we approach this situation to prevent potential exploitation and possibly revoke the donation?
A: How should you approach it? I think you and the relatives on your side should immediately consult an attorney to discuss the specifics and determine options and the best way to proceed at this time. While you may decide against formal legal intervention, you at least should have a legal consultation to obtain options before deciding what to do. Good luck.
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