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She is competent. I am her poa. I am getting so into debt.
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Being POA does not obligate you to pay for anything for the person, only to make decisions in their best interests when they cannot. Their funds pay for their needs. If your mother doesn’t have money to meet her needs, that’s when social service programs such as Medicaid come into use. You can choose to resign as POA, but don’t confuse paying for things with being POA
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There is really nothing to give up if she’s competent. Just stop all assistance to her and report a vulnerable elder to APS.

Do not spend a single cent of your money on her care. Her financial issues are not your problem.

Hopefully you’ve not been foolish enough to bring her into your home. That never ends well.
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Never use your money to prop up an elder. Your money is for your golden years and for your rainy days.
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