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He wants to die at home all caregivers for him have been paid per him. I didn't pay myself. I paid my cousin, his friend and the agency for caregivers.Its not too late. He agreed for all caregivers to be paid . All funds can accounted for also
DPOA is not a paid positions. 24/7 caregiving is also not a paid position unless that's the deal you make at the beginning and the person being cared for agrees to it before the caring starts. It sounds like now that you've done the caregiving, you want to take money out of the sick person's account. Personally, I think you should have brought this up at the beginning. Now that it's over, it feels more like extortion. What's "reasonable" has to be "reasonable" in the eyes of the person paying. We can't really tell you what the service you provided is worth to the person receiving the service. That person has the right to decide what it's worth ahead of time. I think it's too late. The best thing you can do is ask if the person will give you some money, but even that feels off if this has never been brought up before. How did you become an unpaid 24/7 caregiver? If you're caring for a parent, most people consider that a moral obligation, not a paid position, especially since the person could have gotten care in a nursing home instead.
Can also get paid for his 24/7 care? My cousin was paid $240 a day like everyone else.my uncle verbally on voicemail said I can write a check for any extra things I may need and for spending money for myself
Needs more info. Basically the DPOA document itself might include language about compensation for the agent. It might say the agent cannot make gifts to themself, but a gift is different than compensation. I hope you have a copy of the DPOA document, and if you are seeking compensation, you better have been keeping excellent records, including receipts, copies of checks and/or screen shots of online payments, cell phone records, photographs, emails, etc. because if there are disgruntled family members who don't agree with your actions as POA, you will have to prove to them that you have performed properly--or they could seek damages from you. A POA is personally liable for what they do (or fail to do).
I believe we need more info before we offer any reasonable ideas. Whose money/accounts are you asking about? Who is the family member trying to close them? What is that person's relationship to the person whose money it is.
It seems to me that 'legally' if your name alone is on an account, then no one can close that account except you or your executor if you die. HOWEVER, the situation and advice may be different if your name is on the account as a convenience only while you served as DPOA for someone. In that case, I would say that 'morally' that money belongs to the other person. I know my name was on my Mom's accounts so I could pay her bills. When she passed, I signed the money over to the executor to be distributed according to the will. I never expected to be paid for my duties as POA nor did I request any payment.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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It seems to me that 'legally' if your name alone is on an account, then no one can close that account except you or your executor if you die. HOWEVER, the situation and advice may be different if your name is on the account as a convenience only while you served as DPOA for someone. In that case, I would say that 'morally' that money belongs to the other person. I know my name was on my Mom's accounts so I could pay her bills. When she passed, I signed the money over to the executor to be distributed according to the will. I never expected to be paid for my duties as POA nor did I request any payment.