Ask an Elder Attorney: New Power of Attorney - NYTimes.com

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Q. What is done when a power of attorney is left to both siblings jointly but one decides to become uncommunicative and “checks out,” not participating in decision-making, handling estate matters or caring for a parent with dementia? Does the sibling left with shouldering the burden really have to go to court to get the other sibling’s name taken off the power of attorney? — Kcz

A. I think you may have to go to court, but there are two avenues you should pursue first. (click link below)

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