[esquirette]

Believe it or not, the “springing” power of attorney you describe was removed as an option in Florida a couple of years ago, which is unfortunate. But good on you for getting the family to stick with the plan. That is over half the battle.

[roadcat]

Wonder why it was removed in Florida? You never know what is going to happen, which is why a power of attorney is useful to spring into action. The other siblings took m-i-l out of her home and tried to get a quack doctor to deem her incapacitated, incapable of taking care of her own life. They had only seen her once or twice a year, while we had been helping her weekly for years. They didn't want to care for her, only wanted to shove her into a facility. They made up a litany of ills, like Alzheimer's, detached retinas, ulcers, liver problems etc. All lies. We found out their plan was to take her house and bank accounts.

We got her back in a week, and over the last year she's been with us. Our doctors say she is fine, just mild dementia. Our lawyer provided them copies of multiple documents which stated my wife as trustee and caregiver, several times since 1992. We are well off, while one sibling is in bankruptcy and the other has no money. For us, it's not the money but preserving mom's independence. I wouldn't want my freedom taken from me. Make sure evil relatives don't to it to you.