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AtwoDchillin Asked September 2017

As durable power of attorney for an 80-year-old, do I need to have access to the house if I feel the person might have another medical emergency?

Am I able to have a locksmith come open doors for me to gain access to home in case of emergency? So that I have a set of keys to gain entry

cwillie Sep 2017
AgingCare has some articles that may help:

www.agingcare.com/articles/make-sure-you-are-an-authorized-representative-for-your-loved-one-202376.htm

www.agingcare.com/articles/what-is-durable-power-of-attorney-140233.htm

www.agingcare.com/articles/things-you-can-and-cant-do-with-poa-152673.htm

AtwoDchillin Sep 2017
To Windyridge- she won't give me any. She appointed me durable full POA because there is no one else and I'm her friend. She also has some medical issues that i'm worried about.
To cwillie same answer as above. Is full POA the same as duable POA. Mine states that
it is a General Durable POA. It would help if someone explains to me the difference
between the titles- thanks

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cwillie Sep 2017
A durable POA is related to managing finances, so why would you need access to the house?

Windyridge Sep 2017
Why can't you get a set of keys to the existing locks?

What is your relationship to this person?

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