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I highly suggest having an attorney do forms. My parents just did their will update, POA and living will, including MOLST, in NYS. Everything was notarized and filed with the county. For the both of them it was $1,200.
I am POA for my uncle and even with a notarized attorney drafted POA I needed an affidavit from the attorney for his bank to recognize the POA.
If you choose DIY, make sure it is notarized properly.
I have done it both ways: through an attorney and using a website service. Website forms/services are only for uncomplicated situations. In my case, my Mom is single and I have no siblings. All my Mom's siblings were older than her, out of state, not involved in her life. My Mom did not have complicated finances or investments. I went on Legalzoom.com. They have state-specific forms and walk you through every step. They even have licensed attorneys you can consult who practice in your state. I would not attempt anything more complex, like a trust, using these services. Going through a website to create a PoA is better than no PoA. Back when my Mom created hers, It was under $200, not sure what it is now. My husband also had his Mom create hers on Legalzoom, but there's other services, like Rocketlawyer, etc. My MIL's husband was in a facility and she had no siblings or even cousins and few assets. You will still need to finalize the documents in front of a notary with 2 non-family witnesses. Make sure you each have an original copy (you and your LO). Going through an attorney is far more time consuming and cost more money but worth it if there might be complicating factors, like a spouse, adult children, entitled peripheral relatives, etc.
An improperly done basic form will just create more work for the designated POA. My mom had an old one and never updated as state rules changed. I had a POA with little power to overcome the bankers rules. I ended up spending several thousand ( reimbursed through mom's accounts) and had to go to court to get guardianship due to her lack of oversight. Proper legal review will save $$$.
Betty, I went to my states attorney General website and printed their forms.
They are completely legal and I had no problems taking care of my dad's stuff with those documents, I mean it is the Attorney General for your state, you hope they know what is legally required. :-)
Have an attorney do them. NEVER pull them off the internet. No bank will accept them. You will need a good attorney to examine your loved ones and to write into the POA what is needed and wanted. If you wait, then have an elder get dementia, THEN get to the bank and find out your paper is as good as worthless, it will be too late.
I agree with JoAnn29, best to make an appointment with an Elder Law Attorney. There maybe other documents that are needed besides just a Power of Attorney.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I am POA for my uncle and even with a notarized attorney drafted POA I needed an affidavit from the attorney for his bank to recognize the POA.
If you choose DIY, make sure it is notarized properly.
Proper legal review will save $$$.
They are completely legal and I had no problems taking care of my dad's stuff with those documents, I mean it is the Attorney General for your state, you hope they know what is legally required. :-)
NEVER pull them off the internet.
No bank will accept them.
You will need a good attorney to examine your loved ones and to write into the POA what is needed and wanted.
If you wait, then have an elder get dementia, THEN get to the bank and find out your paper is as good as worthless, it will be too late.