Category Archives: Power of Attorney

A Far Greater Risk

Posted on June 20, 2017 by dignifiedcare

One makes a Power of Attorney to insure your wishes and instructions are followed if you can no longer act for yourselve. In my mothers case that was the rather odd decision to appoint all her 4 children as attorneys … Continue reading →

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Removing Property

Posted on June 20, 2017 by dignifiedcare

Fiduciaries are supposed to act in the other persons interests.  The Substitute Decision Act says the guardian (and attorneys) are “a fiduciary whose powers and duties shall be exercised and performed diligently, with honesty and integrity and in good faith, … Continue reading →

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Competent Care

Posted on June 20, 2017 by dignifiedcare

Dementia is a difficult disease – especially in the early years. First, it is imperceptible but gradually you are aware that your memory which underpins your reason and judgment, are going. And underneath it all is the recognition of loss … Continue reading →

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The struggle to live at home

Posted on June 20, 2017 by dignifiedcare

All Mrs. Childs children were appointed as attorneys under her Power of Attorney. As such they are fiduciaries and have to act according to her instructions and wishes not their own self-interest, This is formalised in the  Substitute Decision Act. … Continue reading →

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