re: is a power of attorney for aging parents a good idea?

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If they're willing, get it before their competence comes into question - while they're still of sound mind. Much, much easier.

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yes they are both still rational and of sound mind, although dad often has his moments when he isnt thinking clearly, mainly when he is tired and didnt get much sleep, but he is ok to think clearly in the mornings so we can just see a lawyer then

dad said he talked to a lawyer a few years ago to set up the inheritance and at that time he tried to make me and mom have POA but the lawyer told him only mom could be POA since she is who inherits everything.

according to him, he said the lawyer told him he had to make mom the POA, since she inherits everything, but this doesnt sound correct to me.

i handle all their finances right now, and they have no outstanding debts or financial obligations, so thats why i thought POA wasnt needed

what should i be looking for in a lawyer, if just getting any lawyer isnt the best idea?

how should i start my search for finding the right lawyer?