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My Uncle, just turned 80 yrs old.Since he never had children,I'm basically,the only relative left in the family to take care of him.About a month or so ago my Uncle asked me to take him to his attorney to get his living Will complete.During the time with his attorney.The attorney stated to me that he feels best that my Uncle will need a power attorney.The start of dementia is coming close if not already here for my Uncle is the reason for the power attorney.So,I was named the executive in my Uncle's living Will.And I am now durable power attorney for my Uncle.I agreed to be POA for my Uncle because,the attorney stated to me that he felt my Uncle needed a POA.At that time I felt it wasn't a big thing as not a big deal.Now,I'm wondering if I bit off more then I can chew lol?As what did I get my self into by agreeing to this POA?The attorney gave me a few copies of this durable power attorney paper work.But,I wasn't told what to do with this paper work.
So,I'm here asking you all What do I do with this POA paper work?Who do I give or show this to?This paper work "POA" doesn't come with a instruction manual or a step by step instruction booklet.What is durable power attorney ?
I only had a short time to speak with the attorney during the Will & POA appointment.Many questions I never asked at the time.I didn't know what questions to ask until now thinking about it now.I did talk with the attorney about what my Uncle will need.As example,there will become times to where my Uncle won't be able to go to the bank on his own as financial.As well as I will be able to start pay his bills ontime for him.Pickup his prescription,make doctor's appointments and such.
I was told that I will need to give or show this durable power attorney paper work to his doctor I know that much.But,what about financial?Do I just show this POA to his bank?I'm not for sure what to do bank wise?
See,my Uncle has the start of dementia.Some of his bills aren't paid on time like they should be paid from his dementia seating in.Or some bills are being paid twice as over payment.Because,there's times he don't remember if/when he paid a bill.If I as his durable power attorney can be authorized to see his past bank statements would help me see what's been paid,due or over paid example.My Uncle lives alone on his own in his own home.Only time will tell how much longer.
I want to be authorized on my Uncle's bank account so I can start paying his bills ontime as well as seeing his past bank statements to tell what has been paid and what has not or over payments he may have made in the past.My Uncle normally pays his bills by writing checks like the basic older people still write checks today.I would like to setup some of his bills auto bill pay so they aren't late anymore.Can this be done with this durable power attorney paper work to show?
Understanding this is my Uncle's bank account.My Uncle has problems getting out and about to the bank,store ect.As of now when my Uncle needs a few bucks for us to shop for food for him I must take him to the bank to draw out money to do so.Many times he ask me if he could simply write a check for me to take to the store.I explain to him no store will take a 2 party check not in my name.As example,write a check for $5.00 make it out to Walmart and hand it to the cashier in my Uncle's name not my name won't work.
What is durable power attorney used for?Is this the same as guardianship or not?I am taking care of my Uncle as doing his shopping,doctor,prescriptions ect.
Who do I show/give this durable power attorney paper work to?I see no step by step instruction on this stuff?
My Uncle, just turned 80 yrs old.Since he never had children,I'm basically,the only relative left in the family to take care of him.About a month or so ago my Uncle asked me to take him to his attorney to get his living Will complete.During the time with his attorney.The attorney stated to me that he feels best that my Uncle will need a power attorney.The start of dementia is coming close if not already here for my Uncle is the reason for the power attorney.So,I was named the executive in my Uncle's living Will.And I am now durable power attorney for my Uncle.I agreed to be POA for my Uncle because,the attorney stated to me that he felt my Uncle needed a POA.At that time I felt it wasn't a big thing as not a big deal.Now,I'm wondering if I bit off more then I can chew lol?As what did I get my self into by agreeing to this POA?The attorney gave me a few copies of this durable power attorney paper work.But,I wasn't told what to do with this paper work.
So,I'm here asking you all What do I do with this POA paper work?Who do I give or show this to?This paper work "POA" doesn't come with a instruction manual or a step by step instruction booklet.What is durable power attorney ?
I only had a short time to speak with the attorney during the Will & POA appointment.Many questions I never asked at the time.I didn't know what questions to ask until now thinking about it now.I did talk with the attorney about what my Uncle will need.As example,there will become times to where my Uncle won't be able to go to the bank on his own as financial.As well as I will be able to start pay his bills ontime for him.Pickup his prescription,make doctor's appointments and such.
I was told that I will need to give or show this durable power attorney paper work to his doctor I know that much.But,what about financial?Do I just show this POA to his bank?I'm not for sure what to do bank wise?
See,my Uncle has the start of dementia.Some of his bills aren't paid on time like they should be paid from his dementia seating in.Or some bills are being paid twice as over payment.Because,there's times he don't remember if/when he paid a bill.If I as his durable power attorney can be authorized to see his past bank statements would help me see what's been paid,due or over paid example.My Uncle lives alone on his own in his own home.Only time will tell how much longer.
I want to be authorized on my Uncle's bank account so I can start paying his bills ontime as well as seeing his past bank statements to tell what has been paid and what has not or over payments he may have made in the past.My Uncle normally pays his bills by writing checks like the basic older people still write checks today.I would like to setup some of his bills auto bill pay so they aren't late anymore.Can this be done with this durable power attorney paper work to show?
Understanding this is my Uncle's bank account.My Uncle has problems getting out and about to the bank,store ect.As of now when my Uncle needs a few bucks for us to shop for food for him I must take him to the bank to draw out money to do so.Many times he ask me if he could simply write a check for me to take to the store.I explain to him no store will take a 2 party check not in my name.As example,write a check for $5.00 make it out to Walmart and hand it to the cashier in my Uncle's name not my name won't work.
What is durable power attorney used for?Is this the same as guardianship or not?I am taking care of my Uncle as doing his shopping,doctor,prescriptions ect.
Who do I show/give this durable power attorney paper work to?I see no step by step instruction on this stuff?