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Elderly parents

Getting POA

27 replies

ConnieBowskill · 08/01/2017 00:25

Really need to get POA for Mum with Alzheimer's but she has never wanted us to have it, not outright refused but just uncooperative, also has always refused to make a will, even before the dementia. We could probably just fill in the forms and cajole her into signing, but is that fair, ethical or what others would do? Before long it will be too late. Have managed up to now with joint accounts etc.

Also have many concerns about increasing self neglect, but will save that for another day when I can explain myself a bit better!

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Alonglongway · 08/01/2017 00:51

Ethically I think it hangs on why she was reluctant

Going through process now with my parents who both have dementia. They've told me several times they want me and my daughter, not my brother. We've been meaning to do it all year and not getting to it but urgent now. I went through some papers while they were in hospital and found they had drafted one with their wills 15 years ago but never signed it and it can't be used. However it was made out to me (daughter not old enough. Then) so I'm happy we're following their wishes. I've used the online form on gov website and listed their gp as the certifying person. Hooing to get done next week

gillybeanz · 08/01/2017 00:31

A POA is done by a solicitor and the person signing has to be of sound mind.
You don't get POA you are given it by the person/s
It is the same with a Will, the solicitor has to know they are of sound mind or it isn't worth the paper it's written on.