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VerifiedHi, I’m John, solicitor, and reviewing your post, and may need to ask a few questions a long the way to assist you.
YOUR question:my question is does my sister have any legal duty to inform me and my brother of what is happening with mum's health?
ANSWER: Concerning your important matter, the person with the power of attorney does have a duty of care to ensure that the requisite family members are informed and kept up to date
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