Q: What POA do I choose to handle all of my mentally disabled Uncles affairs
I’m already his Representative Payee through S.S. But I need to take care of his health, housing and have full access to all of his affairs. Thank You
A:
A disabled person who is unable to manage their affairs may not be competent enough to execute a valid Power of Attorney. Instead, if someone is incompetent without a pre-existing Power of Attorney the family usually needs to seek legal guardianship through the courts.
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