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I am not certain what situation you are speaking of, so a brief description would help. Basically a POA can do what his document says he can do. He is acting as the principal who appointed him ASKS him to act, or as he believes in the best interest of the principal if the latter is incapable now of decision-making. The POA cannot/should not put him/herself in the position of being accused of enriching him/herself, or other friends and family. Paying for a needed service the fair market price of that service is not unfairly enriching others. But let's assume a case. Your principal is now suffering dementia and is moving into a nursing home. You are hiring someone to clear their home, haul things to the junkyard, move their possessions to storage. You happen to have a friend who is in this business. Yes, you can hire this friend. Just be certain you are not paying over the fair market value of the services. You simply keep the files and receipts and check copy in your file marked "Moving Expenses". There need be no notation that this was or was not a person known to you as long as everything is on the up and up and all files are kept. In point of fact you can likely get a better deal for your principal from your friend, and can be more certain of his honesty and diligence. Now there are some BIG jobs that I would pass past an elder law attorney. For instance say you are selling the principal's home for money to pay for their care. Let us say your closest friend is a realtor you know to be excellent and honest. I would ask an elder law attorney if they see any reason I cannot hire that friend. I would take special care in any situation where I have jealous and money grubbing siblings in the wings somewhere with every step I make in any direction for my principal and would always have the advice of experts. What you want as POA is to be able to answer any "accuser" in court in an action where you are accused of acting in a corrupt manner. In the above case you would have that. If you can elaborate on your question we can perhaps help more. As to written rules for POA you can google the rules for your own state. And then, as I said, and most importantly, read your own document to see what your powers are. Ask any elder law attorney for anything you aren't certain of. Always be certain you aren't enriching yourself or others off the principal.
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.
Basically a POA can do what his document says he can do. He is acting as the principal who appointed him ASKS him to act, or as he believes in the best interest of the principal if the latter is incapable now of decision-making.
The POA cannot/should not put him/herself in the position of being accused of enriching him/herself, or other friends and family. Paying for a needed service the fair market price of that service is not unfairly enriching others.
But let's assume a case. Your principal is now suffering dementia and is moving into a nursing home. You are hiring someone to clear their home, haul things to the junkyard, move their possessions to storage. You happen to have a friend who is in this business. Yes, you can hire this friend. Just be certain you are not paying over the fair market value of the services. You simply keep the files and receipts and check copy in your file marked "Moving Expenses". There need be no notation that this was or was not a person known to you as long as everything is on the up and up and all files are kept. In point of fact you can likely get a better deal for your principal from your friend, and can be more certain of his honesty and diligence.
Now there are some BIG jobs that I would pass past an elder law attorney. For instance say you are selling the principal's home for money to pay for their care. Let us say your closest friend is a realtor you know to be excellent and honest. I would ask an elder law attorney if they see any reason I cannot hire that friend.
I would take special care in any situation where I have jealous and money grubbing siblings in the wings somewhere with every step I make in any direction for my principal and would always have the advice of experts.
What you want as POA is to be able to answer any "accuser" in court in an action where you are accused of acting in a corrupt manner. In the above case you would have that.
If you can elaborate on your question we can perhaps help more.
As to written rules for POA you can google the rules for your own state. And then, as I said, and most importantly, read your own document to see what your powers are. Ask any elder law attorney for anything you aren't certain of. Always be certain you aren't enriching yourself or others off the principal.