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There is no power of attorney that can be granted after the principal is not competent. Sadly, that couple did not anticipate this possibility and prepare for it with a durable POA. </div>
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And you on this listserve: I'll bet there is at least one lawyer that has not properly done a POA with durable provisions, just in case. Do it! </div>
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<div dir="ltr">Elder PC lives in Washington but snowbirds in Arizona where she is now in a hospital. Her physician states that she is not competent and has dementia. She has a competent husband, but no written power of attorney documents. Is there a statute that
allows the husband to act as her power of attorney and make decisions both medically and financially or will she need him appointed as her guardian? I guess she could sign a POA in a moment of lucidity.
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