Legal Question in Elder Law in Pennsylvania
Power of Attorney
Could you please tell me if Power of Attorney can be granted to a person who is a convicted felon (multiple times for theft), and is also diagnosed with a mental illness (bipolar disorder). This person is trying to convince my in-laws to give them Power of Attorney, and we are terrified.
Please advise.
Asked on 12/04/03, 7:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William L. McLaughlin, Jr.
McLaughlin Law Offices
Re: Power of Attorney
Yes, it can be done. Have the in-laws get a
full explination of the tremendious risk of
a POA if it is in the wrong hands. POA's
should only be granted to a trustworthy
person. The law can not protect you against
a foolish choice in this regard.
Answered on 12/04/03, 12:17 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
Joint account with elder father all my dads assests are in a jonit account with me .... Asked 10/12/03, 11:11 am in United States Pennsylvania Elder Law
-
Built addition for mom now estate wants money my mother sold her house and paid for... Asked 6/09/03, 11:04 am in United States Pennsylvania Elder Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
