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Today, I learned the answer to this question from a lawyer. Since my mother has been determined to be incompetent, she cannot designate anyone to be her POA in the case of my death. This would mean that the authority of the POA would then go to her husband. Sad to say, but he is not competent either which I guess would mean that his son who is my step-dad's POA would then have control. This is the worst possible outcome because I already have known for over a year now of his interest in getting his hands on my mother's money part of which is jointly ours and the other I only have the right of survivorship which obviously would go away upon my death, if I preceeded my mother. The only thing that is absolutely protected for my children in such a case is the inherited land from her mother which is stated in both the will and a legal agreement that my mother and step-father made years ago.
Crowe, Very scary. Thanks for sharing. Everyone should use your situation as a wake up call for their own POA as well as the one designated by their parents. As I've said before, and what I learned when my son's and my POA were revoked by my lovely mother, there is a whole lot more to this POA stuff than many people realize. Merely having a POA doesn't always cover it all, and it was very wise of your wife to raise the question. I really recommend having a lawyer assist with all the different kinds of POA, do your homework and ask questions. (Believe me, I am no fan of lawyers.) All it takes is a sibling who wants to stir up trouble, not keeping good accounting records or confusion on what you can or cannot do and you've got an "uh oh" moment that can cost you. Sorry about your news, it's disappointing, scary and I'm sure left you and your wife feeling kinda apprehensive. Good luck.
Yes it is scarry and creates much apprehension. One of the best things to solve all of this would either my mother go ahead and die because the remaining taxes will get resolved with her alive with me as her POA or with her dead with me as the executor of her estate. The other solution would be for my step-dad to drop dead from all of his drinking a mixing it with anti-dpressents.
Thanks, I've contacted a lawyer to see if there is any type of back up plan that I can create in case of me getting killed in a car accident, etc. My therapist told me today that most people at my age with a parent her age and in her health do not make such a back up plan.
I have heard from the lawyer. He told me that if something were to happen to me that made it impossible for me to function as my mother's POA then someone would have to file for guardianship to tend to her business. That makes me feel better that it will not go automatically to my step-father and he is not healthy enough nor competent enough to function as a POA. My wife is not up to that either. However, one of our boys could and one in particular has a good head for business and taking care of finances.
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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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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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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Very scary. Thanks for sharing. Everyone should use your situation as a wake up call for their own POA as well as the one designated by their parents. As I've said before, and what I learned when my son's and my POA were revoked by my lovely mother, there is a whole lot more to this POA stuff than many people realize. Merely having a POA doesn't always cover it all, and it was very wise of your wife to raise the question. I really recommend having a lawyer assist with all the different kinds of POA, do your homework and ask questions. (Believe me, I am no fan of lawyers.) All it takes is a sibling who wants to stir up trouble, not keeping good accounting records or confusion on what you can or cannot do and you've got an "uh oh" moment that can cost you.
Sorry about your news, it's disappointing, scary and I'm sure left you and your wife feeling kinda apprehensive. Good luck.