Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

How much should the power of attorney be paid per month to take care of the affairs of a woman now in a nursing home in california


Asked on 7/09/12, 2:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Jennifer Rouse Meissner Joseph & Palley

Does the advance health care directive or power of attorney provide that the agent is entitled to compensation?

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Answered on 7/09/12, 3:27 pm

Generally the holder of a power of attorney gets NO compensation. That is one of many significant differences between a power of attorney and a conservatorship. Unless the power of attorney is a "durable" power of attorney, you should also realize that it expires should the woman who gave it become mentally incapacitated.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 4:10 pm
Kurt Seidler Law Offices of Kurt A. Seidler APC

Talk to her about setting up a living trust which can

Provide for compensation.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 4:50 pm


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