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Mom now has permanent court appointed conservator. Is my Durable Power Of Attorney now void? Who pays for Guardianship? Me or mom?

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The conservator of the estate has charge of the business and finances, so a durable POA is no longer useful. You can still do things for your mother, but it will be the conservator in charge of the money. The conservator will use your mother's money to pay court expenses involved in getting the conservatorship. You don't have to be concerned with the money and business anymore unless you are working with the conservator in a way that he/she okays.
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I'd check with an attorney, but, likely the conservator, who is court appointed has the authority over the fiances now. It should be provided in the paperwork issued by the court. I'd get a copy to review to see just what the details are. Sometimes the court appoints someone to be in charge of the Ward's medical decisions. Other times, it's over their finances. Still, sometimes, there is an appointment for someone to be in charge of both.

I'd check with an attorney or the Court clerk about the costs. I'm not sure what the law is in your state, but, sometimes, the charges for being the conservator are paid from the Ward's estate, if they can afford it. I'm not sure who pays otherwise. I don't see how they could bill you.

If you have been operating as the POA, I'd take all the paperwork to an attorney and get a legal opinion on your current rights and responsibilities.
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Yes, the conservator of the estate has authority over the finances and business. This is very common. Often it is done because someone is spending money in an irresponsible way. Quite often it is a family member who requests a conservator when a person becomes incompetent to handle their own money.

Conservator of the body has control of medical choices. Sometimes courts appoint someone to be conservator (or guardian) of both. If the probate court gives control to an appointed person, there is really no reason to visit an attorney. It would be better to talk to the conservator.
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Queen, I am moving your post back to the front page. Hopefully someone who is familiar with Conservatorship will be able to answer your question.
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