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Power of Attorney (POA)
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Why do people say they have POA "over" someone?
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OncehatedDIL
Commented Sep 29, 2023
I can't wait until Mom passes and I can then limit interactions with my siblings. Does anyone else feel this way?
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JoAnn29
Commented Feb 2023
I have power of attorney for my elderly mother. I am mentally and physically drained. My health has suffered. My family has suffered there
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195Austin
Commented Aug 2009
I'm so confused by the director of the nursing home my mother is residing at. He just told me my POA papers dont mean sh** and hung up on me.
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NobodyGetsIt
Commented Sep 2020
What is the legality of renting out mother-in-law's home?
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BlackHole
Commented Sep 2017
My younger sister is mom's POA, who just ordered facility to NOT ALLOW ME TO SPEAK TO MOM!
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WORRIEDBIRD
Commented Oct 2017
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A warning about losing wallets/purses; Dad (89) was in the hospital and lost his wallet.
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Smschaff34
Commented Nov 2017
Power of attorney gives resignation in writing.
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cwillie
Commented Oct 2016
Guardian of my Mom.
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Life2sh
Commented Jun 2017
Mama in assisted living and I think her POA is using their power for personal gain.
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margarets
Commented Jul 2013
I’m new here part 2.
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AlvaDeer
Commented Oct 2020
Is it legal for the head of a nursing home to apply for guardianship of a patient which would take away the patient's right to make personal
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sak9
Commented Apr 2011
Husband's sister wants control and won't give my husband information the attorney needs!
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12734momma
Commented Mar 2010
My mother did not designate a backup Durable or Medical Power Of Attorney. My wife is concerned about my mother’s care if an unfortunate event took place in my life.
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anonymous11306
Commented May 2010
My sister has power of attorney. How much power do we have if mom refuses to move to assisted living?
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Labs4me
Commented Jul 2013
Can a sibling create a Living Trust when my mom has been diagnosed with dementia altering the TOD that was in place for years?
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GardenArtist
Commented Jun 2022
Dad gave caregiver one of his credit cards and forgot about it due to his dementia.
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AgingCareCM
Commented Feb 21, 2024
Update to mom threatening me w/legal action.
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Isthisrealyreal
Commented Mar 10, 2024
Cautionary tale for those volunteer caregivers who are not also the POA.
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JaniceM
Commented Apr 2023
Health Care Directive Issue.
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mrsribit
Commented Jul 2012
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