Q: how do you get full financial power of attorney over someone
My grandson is high functioning autistic. He works full time and gets paid every 2 weeks. I have durable power of attorney so I can get into his bank accounts and pay bills but he will spend it all before I can get a chance to ever pay them. I may get $150 - $200 to buy groceries or pay part of his share of rent but he will spend the rest in a matter of 2 or 3 days. We have talked about this so many times but it isn't helping. His psychologist has even tried talking to him about it and has agreed that she will fill out whatever paperwork needs filled out for me to have full power of attorney over his finances if need be. Most of the time he can't even tell you where he spent most of it.
A: If you have a durable power of attorney now that is the best you can do--short of filing an action in the circuit court seeking some sort of limited guardianship. Hire a family lawyer to help you.
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