Revoked power of attorney

[Anonymous]

My mother just wrote me a letter in which she indicated she revoked her giving me power of attorney. Wouldn't her lawyer contact me if this was the case?

My elderly mom is mentally ill and has been making a bunch of erratic decisions lately...

[Anonymous]

Nope. Unless she has been declared incompetent that could be construed as valid.

[Anonymous]

I know she can do it-- my question is, wouldn't the lawyer let me know?

[Anonymous]

Not necessarily, no

[Anonymous]

It's her lawyer, he's watching out for her interests and not yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's her lawyer, he's watching out for her interests and not yours.

+10000

I hope my mom does this with my sibling who took all her money.

[Anonymous]

What were you doing with the POA anyway?

[Anonymous]

I wasn't doing anything with the POA. It was just a comfort to know I had it in case she was hospitalized or whatever. I'm her only child. She's single.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Her lawyer doesn't necessarily know.

[Anonymous]

My parents did this. Took POA from me and gave it to my younger sister. It was their way of making it clear that they do not approve of my religion (I converted to Catholicism and my mother strongly opposes organized religion). It was a statement.

[Anonymous]

Who cares OP. In the situation you described I would pretend I didn't receive the letter and keep the POA papers in case you need it someday. If she has an accident or profound dementia, etc… much easier than going to court to seek her guardianship. As long as you don't misuse it to your own benefit, It is all good.

[Anonymous]

Given that you are the only child and she is single, I would call her and tell her you are fine with her decision but could she please let you know who is the power of attorney so you'll know who to be in touch with in the event anything happens to her so you can get information.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given that you are the only child and she is single, I would call her and tell her you are fine with her decision but could she please let you know who is the power of attorney so you'll know who to be in touch with in the event anything happens to her so you can get information.

All she really needs to know is who the lawyer is, who presumably has tabs on POA, advanced directives, wills, etc.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I e-mailed the attorney to confirm. Haven't heard anything back for over 24 hours...