If your LO has no friends or relatives willing to accept responsibility, who will a court appoint as POA?

If nobody wishes to be POA, the court will appoint a guardian-ad-litem to be the one to make decisions. This person is usually a social worker type person who will make sure that their charge is cared for. He/She will most likely make long term arrangements for their care. He/She will almost definitely liquidate assets to pay for their care.

The Court will appoint a Guardian if the person is not cognizant.. The Guardian can be a friend, relative but if there are none there are Court Appointed Guardians that will take over the managing of health and financial matters.
If the person is cognizant I am sure that an attorney or possibly a Care manager could be appointed. In a case like this if a person is cognizant every last detail of their wishes must be in writing and their doctors should all have copies of their advance directives.

You may be assigned a POA by your principal who is your wife, but ensure this arrangement will work for you. It is a tremendous responsibility looking after a loved one’s medical and financial affairs on their behalf.

Harrylcnm: Perhaps you can be the POA.

If this is your LO, can you be the POA or are you wondering about yourself?

If a person has no friends or relatives whose "loved one" are they?

The first person who puts in the request to probate for guardianship/ conservatorship? Be prepared to spend a few thousand if you need an attorney?

Actually it is a court appointed person who will apply professional fees for hours worked

Here in MN in my family's case the court appointed a 3rd party legal guardian from Lutheran Social Services.

Here is a link in Florida. Look for info for your state regarding professional guardians.

Sometimes the state will ask family members if they will serve as guardians.

It depends on many factors. But start with your state and explore options.

https://elderaffairs.org/programs-services/office-of-public-professional-guardians-oppg/

POAs can onlybe assigned by the principle.

Courts don't appoint POA. They appoint guardian. They will choose from a list of licensed Fiduciaries who function in the court system to manage the finances and placement of those helpless and in danger and in need of care. Family will not have any say in management of finances or placement now of any other decisions, though when family is helpful and cooperative they are often contacted by and consulted by the Fiduciary.