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You are mistaken. A competent person, in this case, your parent, assigns their POA, to whomever they choose. If the principal ( parent) is not able to assign their power to an agent, then anyone can file for guardianship and the court will decide. More than one agent (POA) may be assigned by the principal to work together or for one to succeed the next. While families may defer to the eldest, it is not a law.
POA is given to whomever the parent chooses, regardless of birth order. There are many possible factors in their decision - does the child live in the same city as the parent and therefore would be most likely to be there in emergencies or even just being able to talk to the parent's doctors. Does the parent feel a child is best suited to making decisions for the parent per the parent's wishes?
Usually there's only one or two POA's, as more than that could be a train wreck when there are differing opinions. My sister and I are POA's for our mom, and we talk about everything. But even with us getting along well, the rule is whoever lives in the same city as Mom is the final decision maker.
mdavis1, anyone can be a Power of Attorney for a parent.... the spouse, the parent's brother or sister, a grown child, a niece or nephew, a neighbor, a CPA, the Attorney, even the mailman.
As for all the siblings having equal footing on discussions, if everyone is on the same page that would be great, but usually there are differences when it comes to how to care for a parent. Which would delay what should be done for the parent.
Thus a good reason for the parent to have a Power of Attorney. Now, one child could be the financial POA if they are good with handling money and another child be the backup in case the primary POA named is unable to handle the POA. Same with a medical POA.
Does your parent already have a Power of Attorney? If not, it is too late to have an Attorney drawn one up as you had mentioned that the parent is no longer competent. Guardianship would be the next step.
freflyer, no, the parent does not have a POA and no longer competent. There are no other family except 2 feuding siblings who are decision makers by default. Thanks for everyone's input. I just wanted to know if an older sibling has priority to become POA. Thanks again
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If the principal ( parent) is not able to assign their power to an agent, then anyone can file for guardianship and the court will decide.
More than one agent (POA) may be assigned by the principal to work together or for one to succeed the next.
While families may defer to the eldest, it is not a law.
Usually there's only one or two POA's, as more than that could be a train wreck when there are differing opinions. My sister and I are POA's for our mom, and we talk about everything. But even with us getting along well, the rule is whoever lives in the same city as Mom is the final decision maker.
As for all the siblings having equal footing on discussions, if everyone is on the same page that would be great, but usually there are differences when it comes to how to care for a parent. Which would delay what should be done for the parent.
Thus a good reason for the parent to have a Power of Attorney. Now, one child could be the financial POA if they are good with handling money and another child be the backup in case the primary POA named is unable to handle the POA. Same with a medical POA.
Does your parent already have a Power of Attorney? If not, it is too late to have an Attorney drawn one up as you had mentioned that the parent is no longer competent. Guardianship would be the next step.