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stereo
Asked April 2010
My dad had Power of Attorney over my mom who has dementia. I have PoA over my dad. If my dad dies first, how can I get PoA over my mom?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Apr 2010
You should see to it that you are secondary POA for your mom. Talk with your dad - it may already be on there, but if not, it can be done. Then, if your dad dies first, you would be the POA.
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