Yep, dad and I both know it.
Mom does not have the capacity at this point to do so. Furthermore, she is far enough gone that she would likely not agree to it, even to the extent she could understand it. This is why I put "power of attorney" in quotes... I only have a general idea what it is. I will have to look into conservator or guardianship.
Good idea.
If my Mom passes, everything goes to my Dad, which is fine for now.
If my Dad passes, everything goes to my Mom. That is a problem. I am guessing that we are looking to set something up that gives Dad control over Mom for now, and someone else to have control over her if Dad passes first. Or, God forbid, someone to take over for both of them if my Dad becomes incapacitated while Mom is still living.
They have a basic will which needs to be updated. But I imagine for that to happen my mom has to be of sound mind and consent to it. So that is a problem tied into this.
Yes, I will have to read up on that and look for an attorney.
Thanks!

