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Vicksky, and others, to further clarify: You are correct in your last statement that "'when your sister died, the POA for her' would no longer be in force." However, it was not my sister's POA that was in question. No one has power to sign anything on behalf of someone who is dead, because a dead person can no longer take any action. Duh. The facts are as I stated, and will expand upon: Sister had her husband's General Durable Power of Attorney, which included a provision pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-18, which you can look up online. The provision gave Sister "authority with respect to delegating authority," which "authorizes the attorney-in-fact to delegate in writing to one or more persons any or all powers given to the attorney-in-fact by the power of attorney." Sister's attorney prepared, and Sister signed before she died, a document titled "Delegation of Authority Under General Durable Power of Attorney" which appointed me to serve as her husband's POA if she became unable to serve. When she died, that made her unable to serve, and I became his POA. He could have revoked my POA, of course, as any POA can be revoked, thus addressing your concerns about protecting the Principal's choices. Furthermore, any argument about her authorization to do this not being valid after her death would also have to explain why anything else she signed as his POA would have remained valid after her death--deeds, checks, or anything else she had power to sign on his behalf. MY POINT IS, and I'm shouting because this is important: A good attorney can do things for you that other people may not be aware of that can make things much easier for you and your loved ones; and only one of them is addressing the problem of what to do in case you need a back-up to serve as POA.
Well, if you're concerned about it, some substitute needs to be made...in my state all you need is for the principal to assign another person **for the dates you will be gone** and have them both sign in front of notary. When that time frame elapses you will still be POA upon your return from vacation.
Is there a successor on the POA? Notify that person and anybody elae that needs to know you will be gone. A POA cannot be transferred or duties reassigned to someone not appointed.
A POA can be used to grant very specific powers or to grant total control. I could leave my car with you to sell and give you POA to sign over the title--that wouldn't allow you to take over my banking or my medical care! You should never give anyone more authority than you trust them with.
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 authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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If you are also a caregiver then you may need to arrange for a substitute while you are gone.
The facts are as I stated, and will expand upon: Sister had her husband's General Durable Power of Attorney, which included a provision pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-18, which you can look up online. The provision gave Sister "authority with respect to delegating authority," which "authorizes the attorney-in-fact to delegate in writing to one or more persons any or all powers given to the attorney-in-fact by the power of attorney." Sister's attorney prepared, and Sister signed before she died, a document titled "Delegation of Authority Under General Durable Power of Attorney" which appointed me to serve as her husband's POA if she became unable to serve. When she died, that made her unable to serve, and I became his POA. He could have revoked my POA, of course, as any POA can be revoked, thus addressing your concerns about protecting the Principal's choices. Furthermore, any argument about her authorization to do this not being valid after her death would also have to explain why anything else she signed as his POA would have remained valid after her death--deeds, checks, or anything else she had power to sign on his behalf.
MY POINT IS, and I'm shouting because this is important: A good attorney can do things for you that other people may not be aware of that can make things much easier for you and your loved ones; and only one of them is addressing the problem of what to do in case you need a back-up to serve as POA.
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