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The PoA forms for her home state can be downloaded from sites online like Legalzoom.com or Rocketlawyer.com, to name a few, for a reasonable fee. She can fill them out and assign someone new but will still need to have it notarized to finalize it. Her facility may have a notary (one of the staff members). She needs to make 2 originals, one for her and one for her new agent.
As for her Will, that will be trickier. The 2 website services I mentioned have access to attorneys licensed in every state. She can communicate with them online and probably get her Will amended, but again will need to have it notarized to finalize it. I helped my Mom complete her paperwork this way so I know it's possible.
Since you replied below that the POA is her daughter-in-law divorcing her son, usually a POA documents lists a successor POA to take over if the original POA can't or doesn't want to serve. Have you checked whether there is a successor listed?
If Mom has Dementia she is not able to make changes. What is the conflict of interest that the POA has to step down?
The only thing a POA is responsible for is Moms finances. They pay the bills and when the money is gone, they apply for Medicaid. They can sell the home and whats in it to help pay for principles care. If they have Medical, it gives them the ability to talk to healthcare staff and go by the directive in making decisions on what the principle wants and what they don't want.
I'm PoA for my Mom (97) and whenever she gets mad at me she demands I call a lawyer so she can "make changes". She's single and I'm an only child so not sure who she'd assign. Not to mention she's got mild/moderate dementia. And it's usually while she's sundowning.
Lkspoa, you may not know what's actually the truth in this situation. If she's got all her capacity she should be able to find her own lawyer, figure out a ride, and pay for it all.
If so, but she is unable to leave the facility, she can schedule a Zoom meeting with an attorney, who can then send a mobile notary. She'd need to pay for both services, though.
The lawyer will need to talk with her alone, to be sure she isn't making these changes under duress or inappropriate influence, and for long enough to determine whether she is competent.
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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As for her Will, that will be trickier. The 2 website services I mentioned have access to attorneys licensed in every state. She can communicate with them online and probably get her Will amended, but again will need to have it notarized to finalize it. I helped my Mom complete her paperwork this way so I know it's possible.
The only thing a POA is responsible for is Moms finances. They pay the bills and when the money is gone, they apply for Medicaid. They can sell the home and whats in it to help pay for principles care. If they have Medical, it gives them the ability to talk to healthcare staff and go by the directive in making decisions on what the principle wants and what they don't want.
Lkspoa, you may not know what's actually the truth in this situation. If she's got all her capacity she should be able to find her own lawyer, figure out a ride, and pay for it all.
If so, but she is unable to leave the facility, she can schedule a Zoom meeting with an attorney, who can then send a mobile notary. She'd need to pay for both services, though.
The lawyer will need to talk with her alone, to be sure she isn't making these changes under duress or inappropriate influence, and for long enough to determine whether she is competent.