I have been muddling through on my own, trying to respectfully dive into POA duties. Unfortunately I am about to have some challenge about my decision to put parent into skilled nursing home. My first instinct was to apply for conservatorship, guardianship, but was not sure.
I hesitated because of the cost. I got so much information, emotional and mental therapy, tax advice, etc. packed into one hour that I now feel that it was the best $270 I have ever spent in my life. This appointment saved me from more months of anguish trying to figure it out on my own. Thankful to have found a good one who will support me and keep me out of trouble!!!
At first I didn't think my parents [mid-90's] would like this attorney because the attorney was [gasp] a woman, but lo and behold my parents enjoyed talking with her and felt they could trust her. My parents were so surprised at the 3-ring binder size worth of papers they needed to preview and sign. A far cry from their previous Wills, etc. which were just a few pages. Now I can sleep at night knowing all the documents are up-to-date... the old Will was a landmine. I actually paid for my parents new documents, like I said, well worth the cost.
You got a real bargain!
I often wonder how much people spend on electronic gadgets that they really don't need, but balk at paying someone who's spent thousands of dollars and 7 years of school to learn the specialty in which he/she practices.
And $270 is truly a bargain. Kudos to you for taking this route!