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Nekoglo
Asked February 2020
Is it necessary to have both a POA and HCP?
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Alzheimer's & Dementia
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Power of Attorney (POA)
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JoAnn29
Feb 2020
Yes and the same person should have both. Not that you can't run things by other siblings but in the end its the POA making the decisions based on what the principle wants.
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