If my sister was my father’s POA before his death, how can I get an accounting of her transactions while POA?
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If my sister was my father’s POA before his death, how can I get an accounting of her transactions while POA?
According to the lawyer my sister hired to execute the Trust, the checking accounts and car are not listed as assets. A brokerage account and house are in the Trust. My sister will not speak with me. And the lawyer has not yet responded to my query. I believe she would hide assets if she thought she could get away with it,.
Asked on June 12, 2014 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the troubles you seem to be having. As you know, a POA dies with the principal for whom it is enacted (your Dad) but the fiduciary responsibility can still be questioned. It sounds as if you are going to need a lawyer to help with all of this and you are going to have to go to some one on your own. And pay them. If there are non trust assets then an estate needs to be probated. You need to get all the details to better know how to handle the situation. And your lawyer can help you demand an fiduciary accounting when your sister was POA. Good luck.
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