I feel a bit of a fraud, as I do not consider my case to be strictly associated with alzheimers, but the topics I've read here seem incredibly relevant and helpful, so hope no-one will mind.
My father always managed my parents' affairs, until the last few years of his life, when I unofficially (no powers of attorney) took over. When he died in 2004, I downloaded a PGO Enduring Power of Attorney which my mother signed, witnessed by mutual friends, appointing me as her Power of Attorney. Although I have never registered the form, I just wanted everything in place before it became a sensitive issue. At that time, my mother was in her late 80s, but in exceptionally good health, and a very clear-minded person. She was more than happy for me to manage her affairs, which I have been doing since without registering the EPA. (She can still sign where I tell her to, although it's getting more difficult.)
When I first became aware of the Lasting Power of Attorney, I read on a website (enduring-power-of-attorney.net) that "the current Enduring Power of Attorney is better for the majority of people than the Lasting Power of Attorney, and we recommend that you make an EPA before 1st October 2007." I contentedly printed this off, filed it with the signed EPA, and forgot about it.
More recently, although she's still amazing, Mother's health and mental ability have declined naturally enough, and I'm wondering if the EPA (which I have still not needed to implement) is still suitable. What issues could there be without an LPA? In Terms of health, there are only two or three of us to care for Mother's welfare, and we all want for her best. Are there potential issues that I'm not waking up to?
I'd be most grateful for your feedback.
Many thanks in advance
Tibs
My father always managed my parents' affairs, until the last few years of his life, when I unofficially (no powers of attorney) took over. When he died in 2004, I downloaded a PGO Enduring Power of Attorney which my mother signed, witnessed by mutual friends, appointing me as her Power of Attorney. Although I have never registered the form, I just wanted everything in place before it became a sensitive issue. At that time, my mother was in her late 80s, but in exceptionally good health, and a very clear-minded person. She was more than happy for me to manage her affairs, which I have been doing since without registering the EPA. (She can still sign where I tell her to, although it's getting more difficult.)
When I first became aware of the Lasting Power of Attorney, I read on a website (enduring-power-of-attorney.net) that "the current Enduring Power of Attorney is better for the majority of people than the Lasting Power of Attorney, and we recommend that you make an EPA before 1st October 2007." I contentedly printed this off, filed it with the signed EPA, and forgot about it.
More recently, although she's still amazing, Mother's health and mental ability have declined naturally enough, and I'm wondering if the EPA (which I have still not needed to implement) is still suitable. What issues could there be without an LPA? In Terms of health, there are only two or three of us to care for Mother's welfare, and we all want for her best. Are there potential issues that I'm not waking up to?
I'd be most grateful for your feedback.
Many thanks in advance
Tibs