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We hope this isn’t the case and my Gmaw gets better with Rehab, been there 17 days. I am not POA. My mother passed away, she was her only child. I’m the granddaughter— I don’t mind doing what I need too- I can get a lawyer to review if absolutely have too. How should I sign? Anything put behind my name ? Sign her name ? Thanks for any advice I know about the spenddown ETC but they will still have forms to sign.

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No, you do not sign at all if you are not POA under any circumstances. If Grandma is unable to sign and they require someone to sign then their Social Worker can work on getting temporary guardianship (if grandmother not competent) so that you can sign for her. When it comes to any legal work and signing you must understand exactly what you are doing and how to do it and you must learn exactly what is expected of you. (For instance if you are POA and paying bills, etc you must keep meticulous records). Therefore you should see an elder law attorney if it becomes necessary to act for your Grandmother. Funds to do this can come out of your Grandmother's assets whatever they are. Meanwhile you should "google" such things as "Acting as POA in the State of ____: Acting as Guardian." If you are not ready to do this for your grandmother you should allow the court to appoint the State as her guardian. Do know they would appoint a person who would be paid then to act for your Grandmother when she is no longer competent, but that "family" would have little to say in any matters such as sales of home, where placed and etc. There are books available on acting as POA and/or Guardian or Trustee. There is a lot involved. Don't take it on lightly.
If it comes to all this see a Lawyer before acting in any way. It is important in legal matters that you fully understand what you are doing.
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Until you have talked to an Elder Care Attorney Grandma can "sign" her name. She can make an "X" if she can not sign her name. Even a scribble line would be legal if you do not have POA, if she has not been declared incompetent.
IF she is not competent you may have to become her Guardian and if that happens you could sign your name and after it you write "legal Guardian"
Does grandma have any other relatives? If so they would be notified if you were to seek Guardianship.
At this point I would sign NOTHING let grandma make her mark.
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It is good that you are thinking ahead. There are so many variables to consider. Your first stop really should be an elder care attorney. The initial consultation may cost several hundred dollars but it will save you big in the long run.
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You sign nothing saying you can be held responsible for payment. You do not say Grandmom has Dementia. If not, she can sign her own papers but I would be there and make sure she and you understand what she is signing.

If you do become her POA then you sign everything with POA after ur name.
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tboudreaux1982 Feb 2021
I’m in Louisiana. she never had confusion until this fall. Now she’s confused some days. Can I print her name and print my name with not responsible party ?
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I agree with Gladimhere, be very careful and just consult with an elder law attorney if Grandma isn't able to make you her PoA. Laws differ state to state, that's why the advice given on this forum is not definitive. If she is unable to make you PoA, maybe see if you can get emergency guardianship? Contact social services for her county at the Dept of Health and Human Services.
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Do not sign your name only. Can gmaw sign? Will she make you POA? Is she able?

Find out if you can sign gmaw name then a by line with you. Be very, very careful with this. You do not want to be the one held financially liable.

The nursing home could pursue emergency guardianship or you could. Get on the phone with an elder law attorney for advice.
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