QUESTION
Is the person responsible for a nursing home resident bill after they give up the Power of Attorney?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Bankruptcy - Washington
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My dad is a nursing home resident. My sister was the POA. She failed to pay the month's bill of 12/10/12. She made payment arrangement with the business manager to pay $60/mo. She paid until 4/19/13 when she voluntarily gave up the POA. I then picked up the POA 5/6/13. The nursing home is billing me now. Isn't she still responsible for the December bill?
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The only person responsible is your father. A power of attorney or other agent is not responsible for the principal's debts unless they sign individually, not as agent.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 2:21 PM
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Why would any of you be responsible if you signed in a representative capacity?
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 2:19 PM