Q: POA for my mom
My mom has been in and out of nursing homes and been paralyzed with a stroke and can not speak or understand, just this week I had to put her into hospice and she has gerber life insurance that I have been paying for her incase if something happens, The nursing home has tried the POA thing and told me that its not worth it because she does not understand anything because she is incoherent. So I called gerber and explained to them she is in hospice and they need POA papers.
A: If your mother is not mentally competent, she will not be able to sign any POA. From your description, I believe this is the case. If she is in Hospice, my sympathies, I would continue to pay the premiums on the policy. When she passes, you will be able to make a claim on the policy by providing Gerber with the death certificate. If you are the benificiary, the policy will be paid to you. I hope this helps.
Nicholas P. Weiss agrees with this answer
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- Ohio
- (216) 417-5111
- View Profile
- Answered
A: Agree with Mark Turner's answer. I would add that if you need to make decisions for her then I would recommend that you pursue a guardianship to take care of her and her finances.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
