Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

When someone is in ICU sedated and not able to communicate for several weeks how can a relative (spouse) get power of attorney to have financial accessibility?


Asked on 2/24/11, 4:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You can't. Only a 'competent' person can sign POA. You'll have to seek a court order under Guardianship or Conservatorship unless they recover to 'competence'.

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Answered on 2/25/11, 11:32 am


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