Concerns over my brother being Power of Attorney

anacochon

My mother moved into a nursing home some months ago and we are due to create a Power of Attorney in the next couple of weeks. My mother has asked myself and my brother and also her own brother act as Attorneys.
However I have concerns over my brother and feel that he will not make decisions in her best interest. He has always been a strange individual and most recently it's been noted that he is drinking heavily.
Recent developments regarding my mothers house which I am investing money into at the moment with her consent and I will live there with my family until we build our own house. He tried to get my mother to charge me rent and when she said no he came directly to me demanding I pay him rent which he of course has no right to do. I now have a written agreement from my mother stating that she neither wants or expects rent from me while in residence in the property
He claims he's always legal advice on things although has yet to disclose who his solicitor is so I have doubts as to whether this is true at all.
I feel that he is merely out for himself and will do whatever it takes to stir the pot at every opportunity. Thankfully my mother is of sound mind and while she accepts that he is difficult she still wants him as attorney. He rarely visits her and its me who currently looks after all her affairs both in and out of the home.
Does anyone have advice as to what would be the best course of action.

Ardeehey

Sounds tough but you won't get any advice here, it's against the rules

Bicycle

Go speak to a Family Law Solicitor ASAP.

Having had Power of Attorney for an elderly relative, its a complex issue and concerns more than just money.

Its about ensuring good quality of life and good quality end of life for the person involved. Its about managing information, its about negotiating with utility companies. Its, at times, having to fight for the person's rights against the demands of others.

Good luck.

Little CuChulainn

If you're mother is of sound mind then surely the only real option is to keep talking to her.

nuac

You do realise that this is a public forum onto which you are posting much detail.

This is a small country. You do not know who reads this and perhaps know the family.

Family solicitors are the best source of advice here, You have already been advised to see one.