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A 'Power of Attorney' is granted by an individual to someone whom they trust to act as they, themselves, would act under the same circumstances. There are general POA's and Limited POA's. General POA's cover ALL aspects of every decision that might be made. Limited POA's limit the grantee to making decisions on only certain, specified things, or circumstances. Are you sure that you are not asking about GUARDIANSHIP for an elderly person? That is an entirely different matter. A 'Guardianship' can be awarded by court action, but the need for it must be proven to the statisfaction of the judge.
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Can an elderly person regain control over his life if a relative is abusing power of attorney?
Yes, an elderly person can regain control over their life if a relative is abusing power of attorney by seeking legal help. They can revoke the power of attorney, report the abuse to authorities, and seek protection through legal means such as obtaining a protective order or guardianship. It's important to act swiftly and decisively to protect the elderly person's rights and well-being.
Can elderly parent force adult children into power of attorney?
No
What do you need to be a representative of your elderly mother for social security?
You need be be listed as "power of attorney" for her.
Can health care power of attorney be used to apply for medicaid for elderly parent?
Yes - the POA should be able to apply on the elderly parent's behalf.
What can an agent do if someone tricks an elderly person into changing their power of attorney to name a different agent?
Nothing unless person is declared to be mentally incompetent at the time the power of attorney was made
If a power of attorney was executed for an elderly step-father does a biological daughter have rights to revoke it and become the power of attorney?
Daughter does not have the power to revoke her father's Power of Attorney unless she has become his legal guardian. She does not have the authority to make herself the attorney-in-fact. However, father has the right to change his attorney-in-fact if he wants to and as long as he has the legal capacity to do so. Perhaps you should consult with an attorney who specializes in elder law if you are concerned.
A woman is elderly and her son has power of attorney He has terminal cancer and he and his wife have squandered much of the estate When he dies will his wife become POA or will his sister?
Power of attorney is not inherited. The court would have to appoint a new one.
When an elderly has been declared incompetent dementia can the change the executor?
It is called 'Power of Attorney' when a person is still living, but unable to make their own decisions regarding money or medical matters. No, the elderly person if found incompetent cannot change the executor in the Will. If for instance the executor is John Doe, but Power of Attorney is Jane Zero then Jane Zero will be the one making decisions over money and medical matters according to the elderly person's Will. One can hire a lawyer to see if there are any legal loop holes to change things around should there be any problems protecting the elderly person as the Power of Attorney or Executor as it stands to date.
Power of attorney or Powers of Attorney- Which one is the correct?
power of attorney.
What kind of attorney can handle a power of attorney?
Anyone can act as a power of attorney for someone else. You do not have to be an attorney
form needed for power of attorney?
power of attorney
Can Power of attorney for elderly mother who cannot handle her finances be obtained?
Certainly. All she has to do is grant you power. If there is any question as to her ability to understand what she is doing, her "sound mind" should be established by a physician before signing.
