can a daughter obtain power of attorney from her father over him, over riding his wife.
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can a daughter obtain power of attorney from her father over him, over riding his wife.
Father is in early stages of dementia
and ahlziemer. Wife is trying to have
him committed so she can leave him with
nothing
Asked on July 10, 2016 under Estate Planning, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If he is still mentally competent, he cannot be committed against his well: he can simply say "no." If he is no longer menally competent, it's too late to get a power of attorney from him: powers of attorney can only be granted by people who are mentally competent.
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