i need help with how to take power of attorney for my mother?

Question

my father just recently past.. and i do mean recently..and my mother has his last pay check..is pay to the order of his name and the the estate of... not to mention his life insurance will be going thru and she needs someone to help her with these things and the family voted me it. im lost i have no idea what to do. this death was an accident so odviously i thought i had years to worry about things like this was not expectin my dad to pass at 42.. im not an irresponsible daughter just thought i had more time to have to think of stuff like this.. is there anyone here who can help me?

ALSO MY MOTHER IS DISABLED SHE HAD A STROKE A FEW YEARS BACK SHE HAS TROUBLE REMEMBERING THINGS

Answer 1

First of all, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Your father must have been very special for God to have called him home so young.

Second, if your mom is young and not mentally incapacitated, there is no reason for you to be taking over anything. If she wants you to do these things, you need to see an attorney who can draw up a power of attorney. If your mom is able to handle her own affairs, she may resent you "getting into her business." Approach her and ask if she wants your help and tell her that you think she should see an attorney in order to protect her estate. Remember, your mom lost her husband, not her mind.

God bless you and your family.

Answer 2

I have power of atty for my mom, have had 4 years. You need to take ur mom to an atty's office and he'll draw up power of atty papers. She'll havta sign agreeing 2 the paper. If she does and u agree 2 be her poa, then you will have power 2 write checks, pay bills, cash checks, file legal matters on her behalf if needed, buy and sell property for her behalf, and anything else legal. I must ask a question here, unless ur dad was younger than ur mom, then she is around 42 also, why cannot she do this stuff herself or is she incapable due to mental anguish or deficiency? An atty may ask this question b4 he draws up papers also.
You do not havta be poa for her just to help her, she can place u on her checking accts and u can then help her pay the bills in that way.
Also be advised, poa means u do this with her best interests in mind and with her money only, not yours.
If u do need poa for her, may as well at the same time have atty draw up living will, regular will if she has none and medical poa.
Calm down, everyone thinks they will have years and years before they havta worry about this stuff, but things happen. Thats why I emphasise 2 everyone I know, when u say goodbye 2 a friend or loved one, weither its at the end of a phone conversation or when u or they are going home for the evening, tell them you love them...as u may never get the chance to do it again with them listening.

Answer 3

It's really best to have a lawyer involved. My dad appointed me as his executor before he died six years ago. It cost $150 to draw up all the legal documents you need and believe me it was worth it. They know all of the details YOU need to know and give good advice. If you hire one, look in the yellow pages for someone who specializes in this need.

Answer 4

first I'm very sorry to hear about your loss,my dad just died as well. but look you need a lawyer to help you in this unfortunately i don't know any real good lawyers but please think about consulting with one before you make any major decisions good luck.......