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Seems there was a POA in place, why did sibling feel it needed to be changed when Mom was terminal. I would also say that with the morphine Mom was given, she may not have been competent to make a new contract. Was it done with a lawyer involved. Witness signing and a Notary present.
As Alva said, POA stops at time of death. If there is a Will the Executor takes over. No Will and there is an estate, someone can be assigned by Probate to handle Moms estate. The person will do exactly what an Executor does. The difference is the State determines who inherits. A Spouse and children come first. After that, each State tends to be different on who inherits after that.
What is your concern about the PoA being changed to someone else?
If your Mom had mental and physical capacity, she has the right to choose whoever she wants as her legal advocate.
What makes you think she was "tricked"?
Have you actually seen the new PoA document? Or were you notified in writing that you were no longer the PoA? (Assuming is was you).
If you have hard evidence of Mom being incapable of changing her PoA then take this to an elder law attorney to see if you have a winnable case. Whether you win or lose you will still have to pay the attorney.
You could talk to an attorney about guardianship of your Mom, but this will also likely be a legal battle in court and the judge may decide to appoint a court-selected 3rd party non-family guardian because infighting is detrimental to your Mom's wellbeing. It is a costly and time-consuming process.
And......you think being tricked into changing POA designation will somehow affect your mother's WILL? POA, either financial nor medical, has a thing to do with an elders last will. Are you afraid the new financial POA will now siphon funds from mom's bank accounts and steal them? What exactly is your concern with all of this??
God bless your mother during her difficult struggle right now. Her children should be rallying around her to offer her love and support, nothing else.
Can you make a bit more clear for me just exactly is your circumstance here, and your question?
Is your Mom still living and your sister now the POA? If so, what proof do you have that your Mom was "tricked" into making this change?
Are you aware, if your Mom is dying, that the POA dies with her? That is to say there is nothing the POA can do once your Mom has passed?
I am sorry for all your family is going through. I hope you can make clear your exact circumstance here, and what your question is; we would love to help if we are able.
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 Alva said, POA stops at time of death. If there is a Will the Executor takes over. No Will and there is an estate, someone can be assigned by Probate to handle Moms estate. The person will do exactly what an Executor does. The difference is the State determines who inherits. A Spouse and children come first. After that, each State tends to be different on who inherits after that.
If your Mom had mental and physical capacity, she has the right to choose whoever she wants as her legal advocate.
What makes you think she was "tricked"?
Have you actually seen the new PoA document? Or were you notified in writing that you were no longer the PoA? (Assuming is was you).
If you have hard evidence of Mom being incapable of changing her PoA then take this to an elder law attorney to see if you have a winnable case. Whether you win or lose you will still have to pay the attorney.
You could talk to an attorney about guardianship of your Mom, but this will also likely be a legal battle in court and the judge may decide to appoint a court-selected 3rd party non-family guardian because infighting is detrimental to your Mom's wellbeing. It is a costly and time-consuming process.
God bless your mother during her difficult struggle right now. Her children should be rallying around her to offer her love and support, nothing else.
Can you make a bit more clear for me just exactly is your circumstance here, and your question?
Is your Mom still living and your sister now the POA? If so, what proof do you have that your Mom was "tricked" into making this change?
Are you aware, if your Mom is dying, that the POA dies with her? That is to say there is nothing the POA can do once your Mom has passed?
I am sorry for all your family is going through. I hope you can make clear your exact circumstance here, and what your question is; we would love to help if we are able.