Obtaining Power of Attorney to help your Loved One Common Issues

Common Challenges of Obtaining Power of Attorney

It is important to note that not all parents are willing to grant their adult children Power of Attorney. For many, it is an undeniable sign that their mental health might be fading, so they refuse more out of fear and denial than for any other reason. Some will even refuse to even discuss the issue.

There are a few different ways you can make the idea of Power of Attorney more palatable for your aging parent(s). Ultima

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tely this is an area where an outside coach may be of help. A quick call to the Golden Girls may also help we have needed to deal with many scenarios over the years and can offer you guidance and support.  Here are just a few thought provoking ideas which may help you.

  1. Tell your parent that you want to name them your POA, just in case anything should ever happen to you. Explain to them what a peace of mind it is knowing that your needs will be met should you lose the ability to make important decisions for yourself. Then, while you’re filling out the paperwork, casually say, “Hey, why don’t we do one for you too while we’re at it?”
  2. Another way to help with a parent who isn’t willing to listen to reason is to get the immediate family involved. If you have brothers and/or sisters, then plan a family meeting and discuss your thoughts with them and your parents.
  3. If your parents have always looked to another one of their children as the most reliable, have that person bring it up or have them be the POA. If the whole family knows what’s happening, and they all agree on who the POA should be, then the entire process will go much smoother and easier for everyone, especially your parents.
  4. If after involving the family, your parent is still objectionable to the idea, then you might find help from outside of the family. Turn to those who your parent trusts most, be it a preacher, an attorney, a doctor, or a best friend.
  5. Getting support from such valued people in your parent’s life can be a huge asset in your journey to ensuring that your parent’s needs are managed when they are no longer able to do it on their own.

Read More:

A Simple Starter Guide to gaining Power of Attorney

Become Power of Attorney for your Senior Loved One

 

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