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Does a Power of attorney have the right to speak for a resident from the time the Power of attorney is designated?
No if it is for your will they speak for you when you are no longer here. If it is a health power of attorney they may speak when you are alive and only for the good of you health,and only when you can not make a rational decision.
Can someone with dementia sign over power of attorney to someone?
No. First, a person with dementia is legally incapacitated. They can't grant a Power of Attorney to anyone. Second, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that must be signed by the principal in order to be valid.
Don't want to be a medical power of attorney?
If you mother is of sound mind and can speak for herself then tell her you don't want to be Power of Attorney. If your mother can't speak for herself and there is another capable person to carry out this duty then change it through a lawyer.
If one has a complaint about one's attorney what can one do?
You can either speak to the attorney about your complaint, speak to someone above them if relevant, or speak to a new attorney. Speaking to the attorney directly oftentimes helps though.
Your mother and aunties have power of attorney over your grandad and are going to put him in a home how could he get it back and give it to you so he could live with you?
He can rescind the Power of Attorney, depending on how it is worded. He should speak to a lawyer, preferably the one who drew up the Power.
Who can legally speak for a patient when they cannot speak for themselves?
A legally appointed healthcare proxy, power of attorney, or guardian can speak for a patient who cannot speak for themselves. It is important to have these legal documents in place to ensure their medical wishes are respected.
Your mother has Alzheimer's. A predator has power of attorney and had your mother change her will. Can the power of attorney be revoked?
You need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. If your mother is legally incapacitated she cannot execute a POA document nor can she change her will. You need to petition the court to be appointed her guardian so that you can take care of her, her assets and protect her from predators. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in elder affairs or probate. Do not delay.
Can a person with a General Power of attorney speak for the person summoned to a competency hearing?
Anyone who has a valid interest in a competency hearing, is entitled by law to be heard.
Can a property owner take away deeded access to a neighborhood common area?
Generally no, unless the original grant reserved the right to do so. You should speak with an attorney who specializes in real estate law who can review your rights as set forth in the original grant and determine what your legal options are.
If your boyfriend is incarcerated and you have power of attorney can you obtain a marriage license?
I'm sure a power of attorney must state exactly what it can be used for, You probably could get a marriage license but if he is in jail, how exactly are you going to get married. You still need the other person to speak the vows in front of a magistrate or judge.
Can a family law attorney speak for you in court?
In court, the attorney will present and argue your case. However, you must speak for yourself or remain silent. No one else can testify for you.
You signed a power of attorney for your 17 yr old daughter so that she could go to school in medford about 4 hours away.. they will not let us speak to her see her or give us an address.we want her.?
Revoke the power of attorney and send them registered mail to that effect. You may have to get the police involved.
