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As a lasting power of attorney are you allowed to hold keys to a house where the person you represent only owns 50% of the property. Her husband is stating I am not allowed to hold keys to her property.

Is this a duplicate set of keys? Or the only set of keys? What is the reason for holding their keys at all?

Like AlvaDeer asked, is the principal still in the home or living elsewhere?

What relationship are you to the principal? Family, friend, other?

Does the husband still live there? Does he have cognitive impairment? Who is his PoA?
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Is she currently living in the property?
I wonder, if she is moved from the property, to, say, assisted living, why you would need keys to the home that is now lived in by the other person who owns 50% of it?
Can you tell me why it is necessary that you enter this home?
A whole lot here is going to depend on many factors, including
1. Who is the other owner of the home
2. Which of the owners is responsible for taxation, payment, upkeep.
3. Is the home being kept up in the absence of the Principle you represent?
4. Are her possessions still in the home.
5. What does your POA stipulate your duties/obligations are as regards this home.

Because this is all complex and dependent I think it is very important that this is addressed by the expert help of an attorney and your POA pays for that expert guidance. As her POA, if she isn't capable, you are responsible to see this home isn't lost due to non payment of taxes, fires, bad upkeep, and etc. But there is another person involved who also has 50% of this.
That complicates things.
Do see an attorney.
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