Laws differ per state. I am not sure but, I think, an addendum can be done. I dint suggest 2 poa's though. From my own experience it makes obstacles if you can do this be sure it is clearly stated "and/or" not just "and" .
Why do you want to do this? It would have to be done legally but I think it might complicate issues. Both people might have to submit documents to companies wanting POA. If there is ever an opposing opinion the whole situation could be compromised. I could be wrong buy would think you need great clarity on possible ramifications down the line. If there is the thought that one of two parties might not easily survive the other then I guess it should be considered but a lawyer should advise. They know all possible complications.
Your profile says your mother’s primary problem is mobility. Is this who needs a second person added? I’ll assume she is the person who needs the second power of attorney. Is it for financial or medical, or both?
She can sign a new POA listing her new POAs at any time as long as she is competent and understands what she is doing.
That’s not the problem.
The problem for your mom is knowing exactly how to set this up. Does one act as POA and the second doesn’t come into play until the first dies or resigns?
Do both have power to act independently of one another or do both need to act in tandem?
While forms are available without using an attorney, it’s preferable to have an experienced attorney advise mom on the pros and cons of her decision.
My mother gave all four of her living children independent rights to act for her for medical and financial.
Most people would advise against this. It worked for us.
My inlaws had all four of their children as POA, listed as oldest to youngest to act for them.
The first two resigned and it fell to the third to take care of everything.
My aunt has a first and second POA listed and the second POA died. She has dementia but thankfully was competent enough to sign a new POA designating a new second POA.
I think a person should always have a second. It’s easy to do and could easily come into play.
We often say on this website that 40% of the caretakers pass away before their loved ones.
Not all caretakers are POAs but probably should be.
Is this who needs a second person added?
I’ll assume she is the person who needs the second power of attorney.
Is it for financial or medical, or both?
She can sign a new POA listing her new POAs at any time as long as she is competent and understands what she is doing.
That’s not the problem.
The problem for your mom is knowing exactly how to set this up. Does one act as POA and the second doesn’t come into play until the first dies or resigns?
Do both have power to act independently of one another or do both need to act in tandem?
While forms are available without using an attorney, it’s preferable to have an experienced attorney advise mom on the pros and cons of her decision.
My mother gave all four of her living children independent rights to act for her for medical and financial.
Most people would advise against this.
It worked for us.
My inlaws had all four of their children as POA, listed as oldest to youngest to act for them.
The first two resigned and it fell to the third to take care of everything.
My aunt has a first and second POA listed and the second POA died. She has dementia but thankfully was competent enough to sign a new POA designating a new second POA.
I think a person should always have a second. It’s easy to do and could easily come into play.
We often say on this website that 40% of the caretakers pass away before their loved ones.
Not all caretakers are POAs but probably should be.