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Elder-caregivers

Phoenix61

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3. I didn't know about it either until my Dad passed unexpectedly.

Reply to narnian60 (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 12:42 PM

Apr 2018

and I "inherited" my Mom, who had advanced dementia. Talk about a goat rope. I was told there had been so many cases of "children" bringing in POA's and ripping off old folks banks got very skittish about the whole thing. If your Mom is there they know she isn't being scammed.

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Power of attorney question [View all] narnian60 Apr 2018 OP

Your Mom needs to go to the bank and fill out their POA Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #1

Interesting about attorney generated poa. narnian60 Apr 2018 #2

I didn't know about it either until my Dad passed unexpectedly. Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #3

The best money you can spend is for an Elder Law attorney. 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #4

I absolutely agree with this. I finally talked my dad into changing to one... WePurrsevere Sep 2018 #7

You can become your mothers POA with her coming along and signing. enough Apr 2018 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Jamalsweet Sep 2018 #6

is it a community property state? samnsara May 2019 #8

i just went thru something similiar..this is a good reminder to get a will drawn up.. samnsara May 2019 #9

Definitely get a general, durable POAs DeminPennswoods May 2019 #10

also file it with the court house samnsara Jun 2019 #12

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