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A durable financial power of attorney is probably the most common POA. "Durable" merely means that it's effective even after the principal (the one granting POA authority to another) becomes unable to handle their own affairs. You definitely don't want a POA that expires when someone is deemed incompetent to handle their affairs!
There is a form of POA called a springing POA - it only becomes active when an event described by the principal occurs. At work (financial/insurance services), I usually see something like "not effective until two physicians deem the principal unable to handle their own affairs" or a variation like that regarding their competency.
Another form you may see is a limited POA - it's only good for either a certain duration or for certain kinds of transactions. I see this most often at banks or brokerages, etc. to allow someone to handle fund exchanges or the bank wants it for their own protection.
If you are in the process of obtaining POAs for finances and health (or combining both into one document), a durable POA would be the easiest to use. A limited POA isn't going to be of much help. A springing POA can be a pain in gathering the required documentation to show that it is now in effect.
If you have resources, you may want to consult with an elder-law attorney as to drafting a quality POA that includes all the necessary authority for your particular situation. In my job (legal), today alone I reviewed 15 POAs, and it's never fun to tell a customer that they can't change ownership of a policy for Medicaid or change a beneficiary after the primary beneficiary passed away because the POA didn't contain the terms as required by law. Worse is saying we can't even record the POA because it didn't meet the requirements listed in each state's laws.
I highly recommend finding an elder-law attorney or a low cost/no cost clinic to discuss your needs. While many states have a statutory POA that you can obtain for free, if you don't know what powers you need to have in the document, you could be stuck when you need to make a major transaction.
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
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.
There is a form of POA called a springing POA - it only becomes active when an event described by the principal occurs. At work (financial/insurance services), I usually see something like "not effective until two physicians deem the principal unable to handle their own affairs" or a variation like that regarding their competency.
Another form you may see is a limited POA - it's only good for either a certain duration or for certain kinds of transactions. I see this most often at banks or brokerages, etc. to allow someone to handle fund exchanges or the bank wants it for their own protection.
If you are in the process of obtaining POAs for finances and health (or combining both into one document), a durable POA would be the easiest to use. A limited POA isn't going to be of much help. A springing POA can be a pain in gathering the required documentation to show that it is now in effect.
If you have resources, you may want to consult with an elder-law attorney as to drafting a quality POA that includes all the necessary authority for your particular situation. In my job (legal), today alone I reviewed 15 POAs, and it's never fun to tell a customer that they can't change ownership of a policy for Medicaid or change a beneficiary after the primary beneficiary passed away because the POA didn't contain the terms as required by law. Worse is saying we can't even record the POA because it didn't meet the requirements listed in each state's laws.
I highly recommend finding an elder-law attorney or a low cost/no cost clinic to discuss your needs. While many states have a statutory POA that you can obtain for free, if you don't know what powers you need to have in the document, you could be stuck when you need to make a major transaction.
Best wishes!