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If your brother is fulfilling your (legally competent) mother’s wishes, there is not much you can do about it. However, if he is abusing the POA to his benefit or your mother’s detriment, then he may be acting in violation of Florida law. Consult with a Florida attorney to determine

If it is her homestead, as defined under Florida law, it is exempt from the claims of most of her creditors, making the transaction unnecessary. If it is not her home, there is a high potential of the transfer being considered fraudulent and being reversed if the creditors sue. The