Real talk: getting POA is step one. Knowing what to do with it is the real test.
Most people get that paper and then freeze.
“Can I call the bank?”
“Do I show this to the doctor?”
“Am I allowed to sign for them?”
You’re not dumb; you’re under‑supported. Nobody walked you through the part where institutions have rules, staff are confused, and you’re trying not to cry on the phone.
If you already have POA for someone, what’s the scariest phone call you haven’t made yet?