I am POA and health proxy to my mother who has dementia. She is in an assisted living facility but wants to go home. If I let her and she has an accident and gets hurt am I legally responsible?
Asked on 8/07/14, 1:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Pippen
Law Office of Joseph Pippen & Associates
No-but let the Doctor make a recommendation.
Do not consent yourself to letting her go home if she is competent.
If she is not competent-you should start a guardianship to protect her from herself.
Answered on 8/08/14, 5:22 am
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