My Dad should not be driving for medical reasons. If he has an accident, am I liable as POA?

Not sure about liability, but those keys must be taken not just hidden. I assume with the medication that he is on that his doctor possibly informed the DMV that he should not be driving?

Good luck.

Yes take the keys and disable or sell the car. Dont go back on this. You are not directly liable for an accident as POA, but a lawsuit could certainly affect your parents estate and your inheritance.

You may not be liable but him causing a tragic accident would certainly prey on your conscience. Take the keys and get the car off the premises. You just might be saving another family's life!

Dmcclory, check with a local Elder Law attorney to see if you would be liable, it depends on how local laws are written.

That is one thing I worry about, my Dad wanting to get back behind the wheel. My parents keep their car for emergencies.... emergencies?.... ah, Dad, the folks at 911 have vehicles. I guess still keeping the car means they still have independence even though they can't drive anywhere.

I believe that you should ask his insurance carrier this question. He is the one insured and therefore liable, I believe, if there is an accident. Possibly they could come after his assets if the accident5 is serious.