How do I relinquish my mother's medical POA to a sibling?

Full question:

I am my mother' POA for medical decisions and I need to relinquish this. I have 4 siblings - the oldest is her POA for financial matters.

Answer:

We cannot give legal advice. The following is not a substitute for the advice of a local attorney, but we hope this information is useful. To relinquish your power of attorney (POA) for your mother's medical decisions, you should revoke your current POA. Then, have your mother sign a new POA for medical decisions, designating your sibling who has the financial POA. You can find the necessary forms here: Users can search for state-specific legal templates at .

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A legal power of attorney (POA) cannot make decisions regarding the principal's marriage, create or revoke a will, or make decisions about the principal's medical treatment if they are deemed incapacitated without specific provisions. These limitations ensure that certain personal and legally binding choices remain under the principal's direct control.