Power of attorney question

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5. You can become your mothers POA with her coming along and signing.

Things may become more complicated when it comes to your stepfather, because of his dementia.

Remember, a complete POA is not limited to banking. Many other areas are covered by a POA, which a bank’s form will not cover. A brief consultation with a lawyer experienced in elder law can make a big difference in your coming years with your mother and stepfather. It’s important to get things clarified now. Without that you can face a lot of complications that can make a difficult situation even worse.

You can find a referral to an ethical attorney through a local senior center, county government, etc.