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POA or GUARDIAN

MarDel0917
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My bf who has EOAD is 44 years old. He has been fighting with "the man in the mirror" for the last solid week if not longer.

My question is I am currently his rep payee for his disability check, but what is best so that I am not responsible for his debt when he passes (not that we are close to that) but if he has to go into a home would I want to be POA for medical and finances OR become a guardian?

I want to be able to make decisions for him and not give full care to the state or facility when the time comes.

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  • M1
    M1 Member Posts: 6,788
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    I’m not sure there will be a practical difference. Have you consulted an attorney? Certified elder law attorneys have the expertise you need, look for listing by location at nelf.org.

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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
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