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Yes to what Gracie responded, also need financial PoA for any banking or real estate transactions and manage any investments. The PoA document can be written with as many or few "powers" given to the assignee. In my MIL's case it did not require "proof" of incompetency, as this would have added a bigger burden and time delay in what we needed to get done for her. My own mom's does not require such proof, either. She can have more than 1 PoA but I highly recommend all are local, trustworthy and willing.PoAs are written for each state so where you mom lives will ultimately determine what the rules and processes are for her PoA.
Please be informed that pursuing guardianship is a process through the courts and can cost thousands of dollars, time and emotional energy. If you don't pursue it, the county will and then ALL CONTROL is out of both of your hands. You will be locked out of her accounts, they will commandeer all her assets and decide what facility she resides in and what kind/how much medical care she receives. After she passes you will receive an itemization for the costs of her care. Not likely to be much left over, if any. I strongly recommend she get her docs in place if she wants to have any say in her future care. If your mom has any assets beyond SS and a house, having a 1-hour consult with an elder law attorney will be money well spent.
Health POA, if she is unconscious or otherwise unable to make decisions about her care, ie mental issues such as dementia, you can sign concent to treat forms and make medical decisions on her behalf. Financial POA, again if she is unable to do so only, can sign financial documents, pay Bill's with her money, close accounts, sell car or house etc. I needed POA to file all the forms to file her LTC insurance.
Tell your mom, that she needs to sign one so that SHE decides who makes these decisions and has control of her finances if she is unable to do so. It's not giving up control, it's taking charge of those decisions. In my moms HPOA, there is a line in there that I needed a letter of competency for it to be valid.
Get POA set up before getting any official diagnosis for dementia, if shes not competent enough in the moment for the lawyer or notary to think she understands what she is signing, you cant do it. Then a guardianship may be your only option
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Please be informed that pursuing guardianship is a process through the courts and can cost thousands of dollars, time and emotional energy. If you don't pursue it, the county will and then ALL CONTROL is out of both of your hands. You will be locked out of her accounts, they will commandeer all her assets and decide what facility she resides in and what kind/how much medical care she receives. After she passes you will receive an itemization for the costs of her care. Not likely to be much left over, if any. I strongly recommend she get her docs in place if she wants to have any say in her future care. If your mom has any assets beyond SS and a house, having a 1-hour consult with an elder law attorney will be money well spent.
Financial POA, again if she is unable to do so only, can sign financial documents, pay Bill's with her money, close accounts, sell car or house etc. I needed POA to file all the forms to file her LTC insurance.
Tell your mom, that she needs to sign one so that SHE decides who makes these decisions and has control of her finances if she is unable to do so. It's not giving up control, it's taking charge of those decisions. In my moms HPOA, there is a line in there that I needed a letter of competency for it to be valid.
Get POA set up before getting any official diagnosis for dementia, if shes not competent enough in the moment for the lawyer or notary to think she understands what she is signing, you cant do it. Then a guardianship may be your only option