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I agree with "frequent" about the furniture. But on the other hand, when someone needs care and money is needed for that care a Will goes out the window. It doesn't matter who money or items have been left to, the money and sale of items need to be used for the persons care.
PeggySue, a woman I knew had to be put in care. I think she was private pay. I was told by her family, that all if her possessions had to be put in storage unit at the expense of the Estate till she died. And this was law. Not sure what happens when there isn't an estate. My Moms stuff was not worth much. Most of it was given away and in the end, thrown away. My brother took 2 pieces of furniture. I know I would not have paid out if pocket for her stuff to be stored.
Don't sell her stuff so the greedy nursing home can get even more.
It's too bad that you resigned POA. Who has it now? I hope not the nursing home.
Her stuff does not have to be sold. Only her real estate and cars.
Alva is of course correct about the duties, but in practice it’s a good idea to check if anyone else is going to be concerned. If there are greedy relatives likely to object to what you do with that million dollars (though probably not the furniture sale), it’s more important to cross and dot all the I’s and T’s. If there is no-one (quite possible, as you are the POA) don’t get so frightened about it that you stop being sensible about just reasonable record keeping.
Sorry, but you need to know the facts. Your POA advice is paid for by the friend's funds, so see an attorney (elder law) at once.
Meanwhile google the duties of POA in your state.