Power of Attorney

An individual is asking if they can use power of attorney to remove their vulnerable elderly friend's accountant and financial adviser, whom they describe as useless.

Scammers in Colorado are deceiving residents into signing away vehicle ownership by posing as third-party helpers offering to assist with DMV registration. Once a scammer's name is added to a vehicle's title, they can legally sell or seize the car. Colorado DMV officials warn that immigrants and seniors without standard identification are primary targets, and victims are advised to file police and DMV reports to recover their vehicles.

Scammers in Colorado are deceiving residents, particularly immigrants and seniors without standard identification, into signing away vehicle ownership by posing as third-party helpers. Once scammers' names are on titles, they can legally sell or seize the vehicles, according to DMV officials.

The Colorado DMV is warning residents about 'title theft' scams where third parties illegally take vehicle ownership by exploiting title and registration processes. Scammers target individuals without driver's licenses, using methods like acting as 'Power of Attorney' or being added to titles to facilitate registration, enabling them to sell or seize vehicles. The DMV advises using official channels, such as county DMV offices or online services, to register vehicles and conducting VIN checks to avoid fraud.

The author and her husband struggled with caregiving, financial strain, and relationship stress while caring for his sister with dementia. They managed paperwork, hired 24-hour nursing care, and eventually placed her in an assisted living facility with long-term care insurance. Professional support and legal documents like a Power of Attorney were critical in navigating the situation.