What powers are needed to put an elderly person in an assisted living facility on that elderly person's fund?

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   Benjamin Platon

   Fair Oaks Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered November 08, 2012 12:15. what do you mean by power to commit someone to an assisted living facility? Only the elder can make that choice. Are we talking about the same thing? assisted living facility vs. board and care vs. skilled nursing facitlity?

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   David McCormick

   Milwaukee Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect Lawyer

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   Answered November 07, 2012 23:09. It is usually best to have both POA's. As long as you have a financial POA you should be able to review all admission documents signed by your family member or included with the admission material. Beware, most facilities have mandatory arbitration clauses in their admission contracts.
   
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