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My niece, my brother, and I are the inherents. My niece is power of attorney. Who can make decisions about my mom's house... like who house sits, makes decisions about repairs, and who watches house and things like that?
The POA is the legal authority in making decisions regarding property and finances - the house. This is assuming your mother is no longer competent to make these decisions for herself.
At this time who inherits the house is immaterial. That comes into play only once your mother has passed away. At which time POA authority ends and it becomes the responsibility of the executor to follow instructions set in your mothers will as to dispersement of assets.
It may come to pass that the house needs to be sold prior to your mothers death - so it would be wise to not count any chickens prior to hatching. Just saying...
Also, if the house is sold before your mother's death, the money must only be used for her care in the nursing home. Otherwise, if she needs to apply for Medicaid, she will be denied until the profit is regained somehow and spent on her nursing home care. If Medicaid comes into the picture, you can basically kiss the house goodbye for they will sell it in order to recoup some of the money they paid out for her care in the nursing home. Be careful!
Your mother gets to make decisions about her property and other assets if she is able to. Your profile says she has dementia, so that may not be possible.
If Mother can't make decisions, then the POA does -- that is exactly what the POA is set up for. The POA cannot make decisions about what other people will do. For example, she cannot tell you that you have to be responsible for lawn care, and somebody else needs to paint a room. The POA can decide "the lawn needs to be mowed regularly" and family members can volunteer or she can hire someone to do it. She can't set requirements for other family members.
If your mother is on or plans to apply for Medicaid to pay for the NH, it would be a good idea for the POA to spend some of your mother's money to consult an attorney who specializes in Elder Law to determine the best ways to handle the house. Of course you cannot insist on that, but you might pass the idea on to her.
(Your niece is your mother's granddaughter, right? Hmm. I now have one of my children listed as POA. I wonder if/when it would be good to switch to a grandchild.)
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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At this time who inherits the house is immaterial. That comes into play only once your mother has passed away. At which time POA authority ends and it becomes the responsibility of the executor to follow instructions set in your mothers will as to dispersement of assets.
It may come to pass that the house needs to be sold prior to your mothers death - so it would be wise to not count any chickens prior to hatching. Just saying...
This will undoubtedly affect you.
Do you live with Mom?
Were you caregiving Mom?
Do you want her to go?
If Mother can't make decisions, then the POA does -- that is exactly what the POA is set up for. The POA cannot make decisions about what other people will do. For example, she cannot tell you that you have to be responsible for lawn care, and somebody else needs to paint a room. The POA can decide "the lawn needs to be mowed regularly" and family members can volunteer or she can hire someone to do it. She can't set requirements for other family members.
If your mother is on or plans to apply for Medicaid to pay for the NH, it would be a good idea for the POA to spend some of your mother's money to consult an attorney who specializes in Elder Law to determine the best ways to handle the house. Of course you cannot insist on that, but you might pass the idea on to her.
(Your niece is your mother's granddaughter, right? Hmm. I now have one of my children listed as POA. I wonder if/when it would be good to switch to a grandchild.)