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I recommend a professional Fiduciary. We are not talking financial adviser here; that's something different. If you have contact with an attorney who did papers for you they will be able, likely to provide you with a list of Fiduciaries in your area as Elder Law Attorneys have a whole list used when there is state guardianship. I know a Fiduciary well as he manages the assets of my bro's ex partner who lives in ALF and cannot handle own assets, etc. Average cost in State of Ca. around 90.00 an hour. Once all bills and accounts are arranged it seldom takes more than an hour, possibly two a month.
Absolutely ensure that the financial POA is a fiduciary (Fiduciary duties in a financial sense exist to ensure that those who manage other people's money act in their beneficiaries' interests, rather than serving their own interests.) As AlvaDeer suggested, a qualified attorney (Elder Care or perhaps Estate planning) should be used to set this up and s/he may be able to give you a list of qualified fiduciaries. In addition, every state will have their own "rules" regarding POAs, so it isn't a DIY project!
Medical POA should also be set up by a qualified attorney, however the person(s) assigned to this role should probably not be the fiduciary. You should be filling out forms regarding directives, aka what you would want do under the specified conditions (living will, my parents filled these forms out, but oddly they were not included with the other documents - at least I was aware they didn't want extraordinary measures.)
Please check this page and reference it as needed when you discuss your plans with an attorney:
Interesting that this link suggests naming the same person for financial and medical - best to run this by the attorney you use: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-power-of-attorney-health-finances-29579.html
Again, I am at the beginning stages of planning so it's valuable to know that I should consider separate POAs for Health and Finance. Are there Fiduciaries who handle POA for Health, too?
Thank you for the information and the related sites for additional guidelines. It is good to know that there are others who are in similar situations and have planned accordingly. Much appreciated disgustedtoo.
A paid fiduciary. In CA they are licensed. I am NOT talking about a financial adviser here who will invest things in whatever makes him money. Fiduciaries work, primarily through the court when there is no one, or unsafe family members. They handle EVERYTHING. My bro's ex partner, who was taken care of by my bro, has a Fiduciary due to his alcoholic encepholopathy. The man has become a friend. He is wonderful. His pay is average about 90.00 an hour, but once things are set up it requires very little time per month to manage things. Call an attorney you know. They are familiar with fiduciaries because they get them appointed under court orders, and can recommend a good one in your area. Good luck.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Medical POA should also be set up by a qualified attorney, however the person(s) assigned to this role should probably not be the fiduciary. You should be filling out forms regarding directives, aka what you would want do under the specified conditions (living will, my parents filled these forms out, but oddly they were not included with the other documents - at least I was aware they didn't want extraordinary measures.)
Please check this page and reference it as needed when you discuss your plans with an attorney:
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/choosing-health-care-agent-29939.html
Additional info:
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/living-will-power-of-attorney-29595.html
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-financial-power-of-attorney-29936.html
Interesting that this link suggests naming the same person for financial and medical - best to run this by the attorney you use:
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-power-of-attorney-health-finances-29579.html
Thank you for the information and the related sites for additional guidelines. It is good to know that there are others who are in similar situations and have planned accordingly. Much appreciated disgustedtoo.
POA-Finance may be a professional fiduciary.
https://pfac-pro.org/find-a-fiduciary/role-of-a-fiduciary/
https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCA/About_Aging_Life_Care/Find_an_Aging_Life_Care_Expert/ALCA/About_Aging_Life_Care/Search/Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=78a6cb03-e912-4993-9b68-df1573e9d8af&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9sK8pc3j7AIVmIvICh0TggCVEAAYASAAEgJLbvD_BwE