Durable power of attorney Father diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

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Durable power of attorney
Father diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Strong decline within the last year. Mother is total caregiver. How can she obtain Power of attorney? Or is this what she needs? Does she have to go through attorney? If so, how much should this cost? Is this all she needs? Please advise. Thank you.

2 thoughts on “Durable power of attorney Father diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.”

  1. Re: Durable power of attorney
    Power of attorney would be helpful to her. To get this, her husband would have to understand what he is signing and it would have to be notarized. An attorney-drafted form may be more helpful in that it could also look ahead to Medi-Cal planning, if long-term care will be an issue.

    If he’s not capable of understanding the power of attorney and signing it, she will probably have to get a conservatorship over him.

    Chris Johnson
    Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
    790 East Colorado Boulevard, Ninth Floor
    Pasadena, CA 91101

  2. Re: Durable power of attorney
    Will need at least a power of attorney, possibly will need to seek ‘guardianship’ order from court. Only if the father is still mentally ‘competent’ to sign is the power of attorney appropriate. Power of Attorney is a one page document that you can get from a stationery or book store and carefully complete. You might consult for 1/2 hour with an attorney to make sure it is done right. If guardianship is necessary, substantial attorney fees and some costs will be paid.

    Terry A. Nelson
    Nelson & Lawless
    18685 Main St., #175
    Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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