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Question: Hi, my kids and I I live and take care of my mom and dad and I make sure my father gets to his appts, takes pills etc, and my moms on hospice and i am both the medical power of attorney for them. I am the youngest of 8 and I fear that is something happens to my parents and their home is under my dad and brother that comes around every cpl days for a bit then leaves. Is there or should I do something now before its too late in order for us not to be in the street after parents pass. I pay all the bills and property taxes and I dont want the place under my name I just dont want my brother to get mad cuz he drinks and gets dumb and threatens to kick us off his property for telling him not to drink here. Now us is myself and 3 daughters. we all take care of my parents.

Answer: You may want to speak with your parents to see if a will has been made, and arrangements that should something happen to them how the property and belongings are handled.  If the parents have not made any arrangements outside of the medical power of attorney, you may want to contact an attorney to see how this might be settled.  The AZLawHelp Legal Learn Center could assist you in finding a list of attorneys who practice wills and trusts and can guide you through the process.  You may contact them at 866-637-5341. The call center is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1-3 p.m.