Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

If her assets and accounts are already in the name of the trust, then the POA allows you to handle those financial affairs. If your mother signed a Health Care Directive also naming you, then you (or the perosn designated) would have the authority to interface with doctors regarding her medical decisions. One caveat: I have not seen the actual documents and the best thing to do would be to meet with an attorney to have these documents reviewed so you understand exactly what powers have been conferred to you. I would be happy to discuss this with you further.

I agree with Attorney Feldman. If the hospital does give you a difficult time, it may be because the previously prepared documents are incomplete or they question their valididty. If necessary, you may need to have a conservatorship, but that would be a last case scenario.

I would need to review your documents to provide you with a better assessment.

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