My sister is taking £150 a month from our elderly mum’s account — is it fraud?

Sophie’s mum’s health has deteriorated recently (Picture: Getty Images)

A lasting power of attorney allows someone trusted to manage bills, speak to banks and make decisions when a relative can’t manage alone. 

It also gives that person access to somebody else’s money — which in many cases, can be a recipe for family arguments and fractured trust.

This week’s Money Problem, from Sophie, shows just how complicated it can become when siblings share power of attorney for an elderly parent’s affairs.

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