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How to defend my use of Power of Attorney in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Posted on Wed Apr 1, 2015, on Formal Accounting

From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Defending the Use of a Power of Attorney, Burlington County, NJ

Most Recently Updated July 14, 2018.

“My mother named me her Agent under her Burlington County, New Jersey Power of Attorney. I cared for her for years. Now my sister claims I embezzled and stole money using the Power of Attorney. How do I clear my name?”

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Defending the Use of a Power of Attorney, Burlington County

Defending the Use of a Power of Attorney, Burlington County

As Agent, you are permitted to retain a Burlington County Surrogates Court Attorney to assist you in filing a Formal Accounting of all your actions as Agent. This accounting is then provided to all interested parties, who are free to either accept the terms or object.

If they file objections, you are then able to address these objections in front of a judge. In the end, the judge then rules on the evidence presented. If you have done nothing wrong, you are given a release of liability by the judge.

Your sister is making serious claims against you and it is in your best interests to use the courts to your advantage and obtain a release.

Further Estate Litigation Questions?

Defending the Use of a Power of Attorney is only one of many Estate Litigation issues our firm addresses. Consequently, if you want to learn more, please read my more detailed article, Trust and Estate Litigation All You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Defending the Use of a Power of Attorney, Burlington County

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining how to defend against allegations regarding a power of attorney. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

Let our Lawyers help walk you through what can be a confusing process. To begin with, call to speak to one of our experienced Litigation Attorneys.  By all means, our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. In fact, feel free to contact our office for a free consultation. Ultimately our goal is to put our 25 years of estate litigation experience to work for you.

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