She has stated that she has a will, but has also mentioned that she has made changes to it one more than one occasion. How could I go about finding out about it? Or what steps should I take to care for her?
It is tough to do anything on her behalf while she's living without a general durable POA. Please get that asap. If she becomes unresponsive or mentally incapacitated and there's no POA, oh my goodness. You don't want to go down that road. A Will comes into play after death. It means nothing right now—best of luck.
While your mother is still alive, her Last Will and Testament has no authority to determine anything about who has the legal ability to manage her ongoing affairs. Upon her death her PoA's authority ends immediately and her Last Will is then set in motion. In the Last Will she would have named an executor to carry out her wishes.
Or, are you referring to a Living Will? (aka Advance Healthcare Directive, or POLST in some states)
If this is what you mean, I would check with her primary doctor's office. This is where most people file the paperwork IF they file it at all. Otherwise it is probably in with paperwork in her home.
Are you her PoA? Is so and you have that paperwork, look in it as her Living Will may have been included in the packet. If you are her executor, her Last Will would probably be in this packet as well.
I'm sorry about your mom's stroke...I hope you find the paperwork you need. May you both receive peace in your hearts as you move through this time together.
Or, are you referring to a Living Will? (aka Advance Healthcare Directive, or POLST in some states)
If this is what you mean, I would check with her primary doctor's office. This is where most people file the paperwork IF they file it at all. Otherwise it is probably in with paperwork in her home.
Are you her PoA? Is so and you have that paperwork, look in it as her Living Will may have been included in the packet. If you are her executor, her Last Will would probably be in this packet as well.
I'm sorry about your mom's stroke...I hope you find the paperwork you need. May you both receive peace in your hearts as you move through this time together.