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Liah214
Asked June 2020
My mom made me POA. Do I have the right to put her where they can help her even if she refuses to go?
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She is not eating and she is soiling herself.
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If she's incompetent, yes, you do.
Talk to an attorney and also her GP to see what is needed to enforce the POA.
06/22/2020 13:39:35
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Talk to an attorney and also her GP to see what is needed to enforce the POA.