Aunt is POA and refuses me a copy of the POA document for my mother. Is this legal in Massachusetts? I’m now caregiver and mom lives with me, some agencies want copy of POA but I can’t get it. Found a bank account in mom's name with withdrawals while she is living with me that she did not do, what can be done?
Please learn from my mistakes.....I was the caregiver but sibling had POA & now I’m not even allowed to see or speak to mom.
Is there something going on with you & your aunt that she won’t cooperate?
You said "I’m now caregiver and mom lives with me, some agencies want copy ".
If these agencies need a copy, then u call the Aunt and ask her to send the agency a copy. She should be the one dealing with these agencies. She controls the finances and the medical. She can request that you not receive any info concerning your Mom. She can talk to Drs., you can't unless Mom is capable to sign that u can.
Sorry, being the Caregiver does not put you in total control went there is a POA involved who is not you. If u think Aunt is abusing her POA contact the lawyer who drew it up. Ask for an accting.
I advise you to not provide direct care giving without holding at least a co-POA with someone you can work with. Your aunt's refusal to provide a copy of the POA document indicates she is not willing to work with you; therefore, I would either get your mother to name you as POA, petition for guardianship or inform your aunt she needs to take over your mother's care.
Please be aware after your mother is incompetent, the POA can prevent you from having any contact with your mother and doesn't need to provide you with any medical information or status. The POA decides where your mother lives and can just show up one day and move her out.
At this point, I would provide your aunt's contact information to the agencies wanting a copy of the POA document and see if she honors their request.
Please see an elder law attorney ASAP to carefully explore your options.