tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279667973137452461.post5534748809763251555..comments2024-03-27T15:51:44.276-07:00Comments on Mom Taxi Julie: 2/9/22Julie Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279667973137452461.post-70838418796538323382022-02-10T09:55:57.415-08:002022-02-10T09:55:57.415-08:00@Molly, good to know. Some days she has good days ...@Molly, good to know. Some days she has good days where she knows what's up and other days she can't remember what is going on at all. Years ago I saw the papers, she let me read them. When my FIL died BIL took the whole kit and caboodle. I found the draft papers when I was cleaning and it has the name of the attorneys so I was wondering if maybe we could call and get a copy. Also wondering if we could maybe just update her medical POA without worrying about those (I know we can just opening a can of worms to do it). Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279667973137452461.post-86926569216567986642022-02-10T09:47:13.290-08:002022-02-10T09:47:13.290-08:00In Michigan we had both a Power of Attorney and a ...In Michigan we had both a Power of Attorney and a Medical Power of Atty when my mother became ill. They covered different areas. I recall it was important to obtain them while my mother was still able to voluntarily sign for them, rather than have to have her declared mentally unfit. I was first in line on PoA and my sister was second, which meant she had to defer to me unless I was ‘unavailable’. This was not adversarial, it was just protocol for decision-making. (Being at work doesn’t count as being unavailable)<br /><br />Obviously, different states have different laws and it was 10 years ago so things may have changed. I think transparency is really important between siblings and with a parent who still can do some thinking. Explain, explain explain with them why you think it’s important.<br /><br />Sweet jeezuz, I agree about hiring someone to come live there around the clock—go slowly. It can be a can of worms. Does her county have a senior services agency that can give you resources/information? <br /><br />Best wishes! Molly in MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279667973137452461.post-63757975297369335692022-02-09T20:03:43.141-08:002022-02-09T20:03:43.141-08:00I think you made some really valid points on your ...I think you made some really valid points on your BIL and maybe you guys taking over. I don't think he has her best interests in mind her as you two do! Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.com