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I wrote in yesterday for the first time. THANKS to everyone who responded! Regarding POA which was mentioned a couple of times... how do I begin this? Do I print forms from online or do I just use a lawyer for all things related to POA?
NO to online. Most banks will not accept POA done from online. This has to be an attorney drawing document up with your elder, examining your elder for ability and competency to confer POA on you. This is done BY YOUR ELDER conferring management on to you, and should include all things, management of accounts, meticulous accounting, ability to sell or rent home and to place elder when if needed. YOU need to understand your rights and obligations, and the necessity of ever-after keeping of meticulous records for every penny into and out of accounts.
You do not want to do an online form, then need to use it in future and find no bank will accept it. They are VERY picky. Feel free to visit the elder's bank with them to enquire just what forms they find acceptable. Make appt. with manager. You will need to be signee on her accounts for all things, and can create her a small spending account of her own if she wishes it, her own debit card with limits restrictions, and etc.
I have seen people here suggest that online forms are OK. I have NEVER seen online forms accepted by banks, pensions, stock companies, etc. Doing it right is costly and worth the money.
First, your parents need to voluntarily assign someone as their PoA. You cannot make them do it against their will. They need to understand what they're doing and want to do.
Second, they need to have legal cognitive capacity to create such a document.
An elder law attorney does the capacity assessment at the appointment by interviewing them privately. They also check to make sure they aren't being coerced into doing it. You won't be allowed into this interview.
Or, if you instead download forms from sites like Legalzoom.com, your parents will still need to sign it in front of a notary with 2 non-family members.
If you have siblings I strongly suggest you convince your parents to use an attorney so that you get the fullest possible explanations and protections. I'm an only child and my Mom is single. I did the DIY from Legalzoom and haven't had any problems. But is there's any chance at all that a sibling could question the PoA, then using an attorney would be best.
I’d vote for using a lawyer. There are forms you can print and sign in front of a notary, however, each time we’ve been to an elder care or estate lawyer we’ve learned so much. The lawyers were great about covering items we hadn’t thought to consider and had such valuable input. They are also careful with a senior to be sure they’re stating their wishes and not being coerced, important in the event it’s ever questioned, which happens all too commonly
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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This has to be an attorney drawing document up with your elder, examining your elder for ability and competency to confer POA on you. This is done BY YOUR ELDER conferring management on to you, and should include all things, management of accounts, meticulous accounting, ability to sell or rent home and to place elder when if needed. YOU need to understand your rights and obligations, and the necessity of ever-after keeping of meticulous records for every penny into and out of accounts.
You do not want to do an online form, then need to use it in future and find no bank will accept it. They are VERY picky. Feel free to visit the elder's bank with them to enquire just what forms they find acceptable. Make appt. with manager. You will need to be signee on her accounts for all things, and can create her a small spending account of her own if she wishes it, her own debit card with limits restrictions, and etc.
I have seen people here suggest that online forms are OK. I have NEVER seen online forms accepted by banks, pensions, stock companies, etc. Doing it right is costly and worth the money.
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/looking-for-support-groups-or-options-for-what-to-expect-or-look-for-when-it-comes-to-dealing-with-a-493099.htm
First, your parents need to voluntarily assign someone as their PoA. You cannot make them do it against their will. They need to understand what they're doing and want to do.
Second, they need to have legal cognitive capacity to create such a document.
An elder law attorney does the capacity assessment at the appointment by interviewing them privately. They also check to make sure they aren't being coerced into doing it. You won't be allowed into this interview.
Or, if you instead download forms from sites like Legalzoom.com, your parents will still need to sign it in front of a notary with 2 non-family members.
If you have siblings I strongly suggest you convince your parents to use an attorney so that you get the fullest possible explanations and protections. I'm an only child and my Mom is single. I did the DIY from Legalzoom and haven't had any problems. But is there's any chance at all that a sibling could question the PoA, then using an attorney would be best.