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My aunt asked about getting her POA paperwork in order. Currently, she does not have one. She’s 84 years old.

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I would see an elder law attorney to make a POA with your Aunt. You need also to fully understand your fiduciary duty and legal ramifications of serving as POA and how to keep meticulous records if you are going to be handling accounts.

Many think that pulling a POA form off the internet and having it witnessed is enough. But most banks will not recognize such a form due to the fact that a notary is attesting only to a signature, not to full understanding of a document that gives such wide powers to another.

See an attorney. Your Aunt's funds pay for this.
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You go to a lawyer, ideally one who understands elder law because this is a good time to also plan for any future needs such as medicaid.
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