If your mother is capable of signing a document naming you as her Medical Agent, you would have the ability to speak with your mother's doctors to help make decisions for your mother. Without such a document, the doctors look to your step father for help with decisions. Also, if your mother is capable, you should think about asking your mother to sign a Power of Attorney that allows you to help with financial decisions.
Answered on Jul 07th, 2014 at 9:40 AM