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Here in BC you do not have to be declared incompetent to assign someone Durable Power of Attorney. But your Mum has to be competent to assign it to you. Her signature must be witnessed too.
I would not do this with an online form. It is best to have a lawyer familiar with the laws in Mum's province as well as yours to draw up the agreement.
Here in BC the assigned POA must also sign the document agreeing to take on the responsibility.
A boiler plate agreement or online form will not address all the potential issues that may come up.
I am not certain how it works in Canada. In the USA a POA is given by the person conferring it upon someone who will follow their wishes in handling their affairs. The person must be cognizant and of sound mind if this involves financial affairs, or there must be already of DPOA set up in documents done when the person was of sound mind, to take place when (usually two) doctors say the person cannot manage his or her own affairs. A guardianship would involve doctors assessing a person incompetent to manage his or her own affairs and would assign usually a family member, or a court appointed guardian to manage placement and payments and financial affairs. I would check with someone, an elder care attorney, re your own laws in Canada.
I wouldn't think a doctor would be involved in a financial POA, or are you referring to something medical, or a doctor's statement that your mother is unable to manage her own finances ? If there's no dementia involved, you should be obligated to prove that she can't manage her finances; otherwise, it's essentially your word against hers.
I'm not being critical, merely pointing out what could be construed as a personal decision to take over her finances, regardless of the issues. And I do understand how poor management can create this kind of a situation.
What's your mother's position on this? That's the important factor.
Your post indicates that there's a spending issue but doesn't mention dementia.
I think you really need to discuss this with an attorney familiar with Canadian law to determine whether or not, absent dementia, lack of financial prudence is a legal standard for granting a POA. However, I'm concerned about wanting to take over her finances; it is in fact her money, even if it's not being spent properly.
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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I would not do this with an online form. It is best to have a lawyer familiar with the laws in Mum's province as well as yours to draw up the agreement.
Here in BC the assigned POA must also sign the document agreeing to take on the responsibility.
A boiler plate agreement or online form will not address all the potential issues that may come up.
A guardianship would involve doctors assessing a person incompetent to manage his or her own affairs and would assign usually a family member, or a court appointed guardian to manage placement and payments and financial affairs.
I would check with someone, an elder care attorney, re your own laws in Canada.
I'm not being critical, merely pointing out what could be construed as a personal decision to take over her finances, regardless of the issues. And I do understand how poor management can create this kind of a situation.
What's your mother's position on this? That's the important factor.
Your post indicates that there's a spending issue but doesn't mention dementia.
I think you really need to discuss this with an attorney familiar with Canadian law to determine whether or not, absent dementia, lack of financial prudence is a legal standard for granting a POA. However, I'm concerned about wanting to take over her finances; it is in fact her money, even if it's not being spent properly.