Can POA deny a copy of POA document for my mother?

There is no good reason why your aunt should refuse to give you a copy of the POA document. If you suspect a bad reason, I’d consider going to a lawyer to send a ‘frightener’ letter. It’s cheaper than starting on guardianship. If she refuses, it would also be a useful bit of justification if you do have to go down the guardianship path.

problem is I don’t know who the lawyer was who drew it up!

If your mother remains competent and wishes you to be her POA, then take her to an attorney and get a new POA. If your mother is already incompetent, then you would need to petition for guardianship.

I advise you to not provide direct care giving without holding at least a co-POA with someone you can work with. Your aunt's refusal to provide a copy of the POA document indicates she is not willing to work with you; therefore, I would either get your mother to name you as POA, petition for guardianship or inform your aunt she needs to take over your mother's care.

Please be aware after your mother is incompetent, the POA can prevent you from having any contact with your mother and doesn't need to provide you with any medical information or status. The POA decides where your mother lives and can just show up one day and move her out.

At this point, I would provide your aunt's contact information to the agencies wanting a copy of the POA document and see if she honors their request.

Please see an elder law attorney ASAP to carefully explore your options.

Yes, she can, although your mother has a right to have a copy. I would have her call the attorney and request a copy. Also if your mother is competent I would have her consider drawing up a new DPOA.

When we did Moms POAs only one copy was given. My Mom had it and I had her keep it where I could find it when I needed it. I do think it should be automatic for the POA to be given a legal copy in case the Principle loses the

You said "I’m now caregiver and mom lives with me, some agencies want copy ".

If these agencies need a copy, then u call the Aunt and ask her to send the agency a copy. She should be the one dealing with these agencies. She controls the finances and the medical. She can request that you not receive any info concerning your Mom. She can talk to Drs., you can't unless Mom is capable to sign that u can.

Sorry, being the Caregiver does not put you in total control went there is a POA involved who is not you. If u think Aunt is abusing her POA contact the lawyer who drew it up. Ask for an accting.

My mom has no paperwork in her possession. Even her checking and savings account is my aunts address

She says she doesn’t want to think about money or bills anymore. I want copies of all documents my mom has signed to make sure she is not being taken advantage of. I am the only child left and my dad also just passed away. It was his dying wish to have her sister be POA. She just went along because it was my dads wish. She gets confused sometimes but still questions certain things.

Yes it’s legal. She doesn’t have to give you a copy of the POA. Your mom should have a copy. Is your mom still mentally competent? If so, she can revoke the POA and assign a new one.