Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona
No medical power of attorney in Maricopa County
My husbands step-father is on life support and he left no will or power of attorney. Last time he was in the hospital; (two years ago) he and my husband taked about doing both and that my husband was to take care of everything - (his wishes) Of course Dad kept putting it off. The hospital has had my husband sign consent forms for proceedures, but what about the rest. What can we do to abide by Dad's wished without legal documents?
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Re: No medical power of attorney in Maricopa County
If he lacks the ability to understand and sign documents now, there is not much you can do. If he dies, his estate will go to his heirs at law under the intestacy statutes. You could file for legal guardianship to manage his estate now, until his death, but it takes some time and is not inexpensive.
See an estate attorney. With all the facts explained, there may be something else to do.
Best regards.
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