Power Of Attorney Dispute

Summary

Power of attorney documents dictate succession. If the original document doesnt allow the primary agent to appoint a successor, the next in line should assume the role. In Pennsylvania, consulting an attorney to review the document is advisable if there are discrepancies.

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Alma
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My husband's oldest sister was the power of attorney of my husband's youger sister created by my father in law and my husband is the next guardian if the oldest sister can not perform the task , unfortunately, the Oldest sister pass away but instead of passing the task to my husband ,the oldest sister pass it to her oldest daughter skipping my husband..is this possible to happen without any approval of the next on the list..what should my husband do to make it right?
In New York, a power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants authority to a designated person. If the original POA specifies a successor agent, the next in line should assume the role upon the primary agent's inability to serve. Here are some steps your husband could consider:
- Review the original POA document to understand the succession plan.
- Confirm if the document allows the primary agent to appoint a successor.
- If there are discrepancies, consider consulting a lawyer to challenge the appointment.
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My husband's siblings resides in Pennsylvania, US will that be the same case?
In Pennsylvania, the rules around power of attorney are similar but can have state-specific differences. Generally, the original POA document dictates succession. If the document doesn't allow the primary agent to appoint a successor, the next in line should take over. Consulting a Pennsylvania attorney to review the document is advisable. Would you like help finding a local attorney?
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