What do I need to create a power of attorney for a disabled adult for medical, financial, and legal matters?
What do I need to create a power of attorney for a disabled adult for medical, financial, and legal matters?
What all will the POA cover? He needs to handle insurance calls, apply for medical benefits, take him to the doctor, and manage his finances.
Does a General POA cover all that?
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A General Power of Attorney (POA) typically allows you to:
- Manage finances – Pay bills, handle bank accounts, and make financial decisions.
- Handle insurance & medical benefits – Call insurance companies, apply for Medicaid, or other assistance programs.
- Coordinate medical care – Schedule doctor’s appointments and ensure medical needs are met (unless restricted by the document or state laws).
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What do I need to create a power of attorney for a disabled adult for medical, financial, and legal matters?
What all will the POA cover? He needs to handle insurance calls, apply for medical benefits, take him to the doctor, and manage his finances.
Does a General POA cover all that?
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand you’re looking into a Power of Attorney for a disabled adult.
Lexi, Chatbot
Are you seeking assistance with setting up a general Power of Attorney, or a specific type like medical or financial POA?
General.
Lexi, Chatbot
Are there any specific concerns or challenges you are facing in relation to managing the disabled adult’s affairs through Power of Attorney?
No, just that his brothers are trying to take advantage of him and his finances.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you?
Lexi, Chatbot
Rest assured, they’ll be able to help with protecting the disabled adult’s finances.
Also, he wants to stay under my care, but his brother wants something different.
I’m also his brother’s ex-girlfriend. Can his brother force him to be in his care?
Isaac
Hello, thank you for your question. Please allow me a moment to review your concerns and provide an appropriate response.
I’m sorry you find yourself in this situation. I will help as much as I can.
Isaac
Are you asking what a POA can ultimately provide as authority once signed?
Isaac
Also, is the disabled adult legally competent to make decisions?
Yes, he is legally competent.
Isaac
Great. That’s important.
Isaac
A General Power of Attorney (POA) typically allows you to:
- Manage finances – Pay bills, handle bank accounts, and make financial decisions.
- Handle insurance & medical benefits – Call insurance companies, apply for Medicaid, or other assistance programs.
- Coordinate medical care – Schedule doctor’s appointments and ensure medical needs are met (unless restricted by the document or state laws).
Isaac
However, a General POA does not override the disabled adult’s rights.
Isaac
If he is mentally competent, his wishes always take precedence.
He wants to stay with me and wants me to keep handling everything.
He stated that he wants to live with me forever and wants me to continue managing everything.
Isaac
That’s important to document.
Isaac
A POA can be challenged – If his brother disputes your role, he could attempt to have the POA revoked. However, if the disabled adult willingly grants you POA, it remains valid unless legally revoked.
If his brother tries to seek legal guardianship, that could override the POA, but only if the court believes it is necessary.
That helps! How do I start the process?
Isaac
It’s a simple process. If you hire an attorney, they can draft the POA for you and have you come in to sign it.
If you write one yourself, I can review it or you can have another attorney check it to ensure it’s properly executed.
Ok that makes sense. Thank you!!
Isaac
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