Attorney-in-Fact
Being named as an attorney-in-fact is a serious matter that brings with it responsibility and liability. If you are named as an attorney-in-fact, you should --at the very least-- review the Power of Attorney document and relevant statutes in order to understand your authority and responsibilities. In Washington, the statutes regarding power of attorney are located in RCW Chapter 11.94.
If, after reviewing the statutes and document, you are still not comfortable with or certain about your powers and responsibilities, you will want to talk to your attorney. Your attorney can review the power of attorney document with you to provide guidance clarify your role.
Other Helpful Information:
Dementia Care Dos and Don'ts
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-02-08-dealing-with-dementia-behavior/
Washington Law Help
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/
If, after reviewing the statutes and document, you are still not comfortable with or certain about your powers and responsibilities, you will want to talk to your attorney. Your attorney can review the power of attorney document with you to provide guidance clarify your role.
Other Helpful Information:
Dementia Care Dos and Don'ts
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-02-08-dealing-with-dementia-behavior/
Washington Law Help
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/
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