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101 year old aunty

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Doodledog Wed 14-Feb-24 21:30:07

Does your aunt still have capacity to decide for herself? If so, my understanding is that if she says no, you can't overrule it. It's only if she is incapable of making decisions that you can take it on yourself, or if she gives you the authority to act in her best interests, for example if she is physically incapacitated or unable to get to a bank. That's what we were told when we granted POA to our children, anyway.

I'm not a lawyer though, so someone with more professional knowledge might be along to say differently.

Honey1958 Wed 14-Feb-24 21:23:12

Hello all want some advice please.
Aunty lived at home alone till last year but then moved reluctantly to residential care.
She has no children but 3 nieces including me. I have power of attorney for finance.
Her house is in a terrible state no maintenance for many years.
We think it needs to be sold but she isn't happy about it. Still seems to believe she will go back. I understand as I have POA I can legally do the sale but it just doesn't feel right. Any advice please?
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