Do they give you (or your siblings) Power of Attorney to oversee financial matters for your parent(s) at all times?

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Suddenly, you and your siblings have to talk together, as Mom will need help when she returns home after rehabilitation.

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Most states have a pecking order of relatives who can make decisions for you: usually your spouse first, then your adult children, your parents and finally your siblings.

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Now that I look at this picture, I am reminded that even that 12-string Taylor 855 is owed all to you: when your Uncle Walter died, your siblings got some of the cash but my sister and I split your share.

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Your parents and siblings are usually next in line to inherit.

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If you have siblings, discuss your concerns with them to avoid any whiff of misunderstanding.

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Say your daughter Jane is 10, has no siblings and might go to an expensive private school or might go to the state university.

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Patel saw his parents work hard to attain their middle class status and focus their attention on helping he and his siblings aspire to the great American Dream of building and owning your own business.

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You are all heroes -- from the moms who keep their families together while your loved ones are serving overseas, to the grandparents who step in with much needed support, to the siblings and children who are strong and brave while mom or dad is away.

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