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bpj62

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6. Medical Directive

Wed May 10, 2023, 01:29 PM

May 2023

Many states now require a separate Power of Attorney and a Medical Directive that explicitly spells out your mother's wishes as well as the person who is making those decisions. I would reach out to an attorney that handles Estate Planning in the area that your mom lives in. He or she will prepare both documents based on your mother's wishes.
It is pretty straightforward and it will void the prior POA that your aunt has. Not an attorney just have 38 years in the real estate settlement business so I have dealt with POA and Estate issues for years. Good luck.

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Any Alabama attorneys here? [View all] OneGrassRoot May 2023 OP

Why not call the attorney who created the POA and ask him? n/t SheilaAnn May 2023 #1

He's deceased. n/t OneGrassRoot May 2023 #3

Ahh, that does make a difference. I would definitely check with a local atty. though. n/t SheilaAnn May 2023 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author SheilaAnn May 2023 #2

Medical Directive bpj62 May 2023 #5

Medical Directive bpj62 May 2023 #6

That's the way it was for me when I got a POA for my mom. n/t (KS, btw) slightlv May 2023 #8

Thank you! n/t OneGrassRoot May 2023 #9

It may be too late for a new Power if your Mom actually needs a conservator now. Frasier Balzov May 2023 #7

Coffee County OneGrassRoot May 2023 #10

Free POA advice offered by this agency. Frasier Balzov May 2023 #11

Thanks very much! n/t OneGrassRoot May 2023 #12

Best to do both IbogaProject May 2023 #13