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When someone is mentally unable, it is a little more complicated, but, can be done.
It first needs a Doc to sign that the person is not competent, and then, a judge appoints someone to be her POA.
It can be a fairly quick process, if needs be, depending on how good the documentation is about the incompetency, and IF there is no contest as to who to make the POA. .
Is there anyone likely to contest this? Down the road, if the proxy is making a decision is there a relative who might come forward and say, "You can't do that! Auntie was not competent when she signed the papers!"
I think her ability to designate someone would depend on her understanding what she is signing.and this depends how fa r advanced the AD is.