I have both health and finance powers of attorney for my OH, who is in a care home. I didn't realise these had to be registered with banks and other organisations, but I managed to do it with his bank without too much trouble and I am in the process of informing other organisations. These are my questions:
Should I register the health PoA and if so with whom?
Is the health PoA sufficient for me to sign a DNR?
What would happen if I died before him or became incapacitated myself? I am the sole attorney for OH - there isn't really anybody else. His ex-wife, with whom we are both friendly, is 82 herself, albeit fit and healthy. He is estranged from his only daughter. All our friends are elderly themselves. And in any case, can I add an attorney at this stage? I couldn't start again because OH has now lost capacity.
Should I register the health PoA and if so with whom?
Is the health PoA sufficient for me to sign a DNR?
What would happen if I died before him or became incapacitated myself? I am the sole attorney for OH - there isn't really anybody else. His ex-wife, with whom we are both friendly, is 82 herself, albeit fit and healthy. He is estranged from his only daughter. All our friends are elderly themselves. And in any case, can I add an attorney at this stage? I couldn't start again because OH has now lost capacity.