Managing Elderly Parents Poa

Summary

As a new Power of Attorney (POA) in North Carolina, understand your legal responsibilities, manage finances, and make healthcare decisions for your mother. If you suspect financial abuse by a previous POA, document evidence, consult an elder law attorney, and report any theft to authorities. Ensure all legal documents reflect your mothers current wishes. Consider seeking local legal aid if affordability is a concern.

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What I should do to help my elderly mother now that I am her new POA
As the new Power of Attorney (POA) for your mother in North Carolina, here are some steps you can take:
- Understand Your Role: Familiarize yourself with the legal responsibilities and limitations of being a POA.
- Access Finances: Ensure you can manage bank accounts and pay bills on her behalf.
- Healthcare Decisions: If it’s a healthcare POA, know her medical preferences and make decisions accordingly.
- Keep Records: Document all transactions and decisions made for transparency.
- Communicate: Keep family members informed about your actions and decisions.
Do you have any specific questions or concerns about your role?
Yes, I have been going over some paperwork and found out my sister who was my mom's POA until she physically hit her and my mom evicted Her from property and removed her from POA. My sister had stolen several thousand dollars from my mom's account, bought herself and her husband expensive gifts ECT as well as put her name on my mom's car title as JTWROS
It sounds like a serious situation involving potential financial abuse and legal issues. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document Evidence: Gather all records of financial transactions and any evidence of physical abuse.
- Consult an Attorney: Consider discussing the situation with a legal expert who specializes in elder law or financial abuse.
- Report Theft: You may want to report the theft to local authorities.
- Correct Legal Documents: Ensure your mother's assets and legal documents are updated to reflect her wishes.
Would you like assistance connecting with local lawyers who can provide more specific help?
Yes please, is there anyone in Salisbury NC that can help my mom even if she can't afford to hire a lawyer
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This sounds like a high-value case due to the potential financial abuse and physical assault involved. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you please provide a bit more information about the issue?