POA or Guardienship?

[AuntieLou]

What is the name of your state? New Hampshire

I am currently the POA for my mother, who has mid stages of Alzheimers and will most likely be going into a nursing home within a year. Someone informed me that, in addition to being her POA, I will have to go through probate court for Guardienship for "legal reasons". I have done some research and haven't found any reason to add this "title". Is this step necessary now or in the future regarding my mother's health concerns or assets?

 

[violas]

I am the POA for my mother who also has Alzheimer's. I have a good elder care lawyer and he never told me that I would need a guardianship or anything else besides my POA.

 

[candg918]

Since my mother's POA was "durable", I was successor trustee on her trust, and, in addition, she had given me explicit signature authority on her accounts, I only had a problem with one financial institution - the one who was putting her in totally inappropriate investments without consulting me after they were advised by her that all investments were to be cleared through me (so I could discuss them with her financial advisor).

I too was advised that it was not necessary in her situation. Your paperwork may not have been setup in the same manner so have it reviewed by an attorney (other than the one who drew it up) if you are getting conflicting advice or requests. I found it easier to have the attorney solve the problem rather than fighting with the financial institution's staff - even though what I originally had was sufficient.