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POA can not be passed from one person to another nor inherited- it must be given by the principal. If your father is still mentally competent he can have the position given to you by the usual legal process. Otherwise it would be necessary to file for guardianship of your father. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother.
Power of Attorney can be anyone your Dad appoints, it could be you, another relative, a good friend, even an attorney. And it has to be in writing, witnessed, and notarized. Now your Dad would need to be able to understand the legal document he is signing.
This is one reason why it is important to have two names, if possible, on a Power of Attorney. When I had my parents redo their Power of Attorney, the Elder Law attorney had my parents be each others POA, and my name as second in line for each one.
It was a good move, as when Dad had gone into the hospital, my Mom didn't want to go to the hospital because she could barely hear or see. Thus, I then represented my Dad when he couldn't make decisions for himself.
A POA is only a document when people are alive. The Will will name an Executor to settle the Estate. POA's usually outline a secessor if your Mom was your Dad's POA and she has passed away. Your Dad's POA would need to name you in his documents. Next of kin and POA are no t the same thing.
All of the above answers are on target. My question for you is do you have the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney document that was originally executed? Your answer may be in there. If you cannot find a hard copy, maybe they filed it with the County Clerk? I file documents like that to make sure I always have a certified copy. Second question, what is your father's situation? Is he able to care for himself and make decisions?
Well let's step back a bit. Mom died and she had a Will. Who is the Executor? If it was Dad and he is incapacitated, the next of kin should ask the court to appoint someone else. The next of kin in the following order: (a) Child or children; (b) father or mother; (c) brothers or sisters; (d) grandchildren; (e) nephews or nieces. Since you have to go to court for probate, also ask for a motion to appoint a guardian/conservator for the incapacitated Dad.
If he can not appoint you as POA your option would be Guardianship. IF he is competent at this point he can appoint you or someone else as Financial POA and he should also have a Healthcare POA. They can be the same person. But a POA does not pass from one person to another like an heirloom.
I agree with "Rainmom" and I am sorry for your loss. Once a person dies, all legal contracts (which is what a POA is) dies with that person. I would recommend you check out the definition of a POA which you can access online. There are attorneys online which can explain what happens when a person dies.
I'm afraid I dont completely understand the original question-- first part seems to ask about POA (it ends upon moms death, unless there is a successor POA, check the poa document). The second part of the original question seems to be saying the mom's name on her death certificate was erroneously listed as the dad's name (?). Does anyone else understand the 2nd question?
My mom's Death Cert contains her legal name, her maiden name, her Soc Sec number, her sex, her birth date, her place of birth. The next section has her date of death, place of death, county, marital status, spouse name, her parents names, the funeral home name, and "disposition" which refer to either burial or cremation (or hold for autopsy, or donate body to science I imagine). The 3rd section lists cause of death, and underlying condition(s), manner of death (natural, vs. Homicide, accident or suicide), her doctor name who pronounced her dead and their address. The entire certificate is Officially filed & signed by the State Registrar and it has the official State Seal amd watermarked security paper. Hope this helps with what a Death Certificate is. Once someone dies you cannot "do" anything without this document, keep it in a very safe place and do not dispose of it. Banks, loans, insurance etc often times require an original Certificate before issuing funds to Beneficiary or to sell car or home titled in the Decedents name.
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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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This is one reason why it is important to have two names, if possible, on a Power of Attorney. When I had my parents redo their Power of Attorney, the Elder Law attorney had my parents be each others POA, and my name as second in line for each one.
It was a good move, as when Dad had gone into the hospital, my Mom didn't want to go to the hospital because she could barely hear or see. Thus, I then represented my Dad when he couldn't make decisions for himself.
IF he is competent at this point he can appoint you or someone else as Financial POA and he should also have a Healthcare POA. They can be the same person.
But a POA does not pass from one person to another like an heirloom.
The 3rd section lists cause of death, and underlying condition(s), manner of death (natural, vs. Homicide, accident or suicide), her doctor name who pronounced her dead and their address.
The entire certificate is Officially filed & signed by the State Registrar and it has the official State Seal amd watermarked security paper.
Hope this helps with what a Death Certificate is. Once someone dies you cannot "do" anything without this document, keep it in a very safe place and do not dispose of it. Banks, loans, insurance etc often times require an original Certificate before issuing funds to Beneficiary or to sell car or home titled in the Decedents name.
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