Thanks for the responses. They have been helpful.
FWIW, I'm a trust but verify and re-verify type of person. This advice gives me a beginning place -- this is not the end.
There is a lot more details but to keep this short:
There is/was a POA.
No Medicaid considerations.
The residency requirements are covered.
Thanks again as my biggest concern was how to deal with the IRS -- hence turning to the TTax community.
