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What a relief, got POA

Marie67
Marie67 Member Posts: 31
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My husband was diagnosed last July with Alzheimer's. And right off the bat, doctor said get a durable power of attorney. It has been like pulling teeth with my LO. Between him refusing to go to appointments, or being so out of it he didn't know his own name. My fear was he'd never be competent enough to appoint me as POA. 

I just want everyone to know, find a reputable Elder Law Attorney. They know how to deal with people with dementia. Ours talked with both me and husband. Went over everything we needed. Then prepared all the paperwork. Had us come in went over all paperwork with us. He gave husband plenty of time to collect his thoughts and made him comfortable. Husband was at ease with attorney, and papers were signed witnessed and notarized in less than an hour.

I'm so glad I will not have to go to court for guardianship.

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  • M1
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    Definite win Marie, so glad--I know it must be a big relief to you.  Congrats!  We'll all take our wins where and when we find them.
  • Twin Mom
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    Well done!
  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,095
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    I know that takes a load off your mind. BIG win!
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  • Joe C.
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    Great! These task are so important to get done.
  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,591
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    Awesome I know how big a relief that one is.
  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 567
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    Exhale!! Taking care of things  one hurdle at a time . 

    Congrats

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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