If the office of the aging requests me to appear with financial documents since I have POA for my mom, am I required to do so?

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If the office of the aging requests me to appear with financial documents since I have POA for my mom, am I required to do so?

My family members are unhappy that my mom gave me POA. I don’t know if I should appear or not. What happens if I choose not to appear?

Asked on August 30, 2012 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unless you have been served with a subpoena or some court document concerning a civil complaint or an administrative hearing, you have no legal obligation to appear at the Office of Aging as you have written. In order to protect yourself, I suggest that you consult with an attorney who practices in the area of elder law. From there, decide whether you are required to appear at the meeting you have written about.


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