I guess this could vary by state, but everywhere I know of the answer is no, Medical Power of Attorney documents do not need to be filed with doctors.
It will typically have to be filed with each third party they are working with. Without a copy of the power of attorney, a bank will not recognize the rights.
Yes. You should be sure to have a general power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney.
Federal Form 2848 is the paperwork that must be filed for power of attorney. This form can be requested from the US Federal Government online or obtained from a lawyers office.
This is very difficult as a power of attorney form that is authorized is not filed with any government agency. If you are worried about one that may be out there, as long as you authorize a new POA form it cancels the former.
Generally, the durable power of attorney forms can be filed with the local county recorder. This is frequently required for estate or finance transactions. Often, however, depending upon the transaction you are trying to complete, the durable power of attorney need only be produced by the attorney-in-fact when they complete a transaction on behalf of the assignor.
The Prosecuting Attorney. They may be known as the District Attorney or Commonwealth's Attorney.
The District Attorney
Of course not! They are confidential records and none of your business. If they have passed on and this is the estate, then a full accounting of the assets have to be filed with the court. If someone else is their power of attorney or guardian, you could petition the court to have them removed.
Power of Attorney Forms are not filed with the State, instead you will have to download or get a form, have it signed by you and your mother in front of a public notary. You can find a public notary at every branch bank in the United States.
You should let the principal know that you can no longer serve in that position and return the original POA so the principal can execute a new one. If the POA was filed at any facility, a revocation should be sent as notice it has been extinguished.
There is no fee, the form is filed at any government office. It is only meant to be shown at a place where the form will be in use.
Unless you are the strangers Accountant, or Attorney, or are acting with their Power of Attorney you cannot access this information. Income tax records are NOT considered to be 'public documents.'