My POA states I can take fair and reasonable compensation for my ongoing care of my mother. My attorney wants me to discuss this with my sibling. Any advice?
Who make my life miserable and have not raised a finger to help in 5 years...
I suspect the attorney is thinking ahead. He/she doesn't want to get blamed if a caregiver contract is drafted and your sibling objects.
However, I don't see that it your's siblings business at all if he/she isn't providing help. Or unless your sibling is co- or successor proxy.
But if he/she does decide to help, he/she might be entitled to compensation as well. That might also be a concern of the attorney.
However, I agree with RainMom and Igloo. I have a feeling there are tense or harsh relations between the two of you and your being paid would be a potentially explosive issue, and the attorney doesn't want to get caught inbetween. And that's a legitimate concern.
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However, I don't see that it your's siblings business at all if he/she isn't providing help. Or unless your sibling is co- or successor proxy.
But if he/she does decide to help, he/she might be entitled to compensation as well. That might also be a concern of the attorney.
However, I agree with RainMom and Igloo. I have a feeling there are tense or harsh relations between the two of you and your being paid would be a potentially explosive issue, and the attorney doesn't want to get caught inbetween. And that's a legitimate concern.
More details will be helpful.
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