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Durable Power of Attorney for Incapacitated Grandparent (Not Conservatorship)

My grandfather is mentally and physically incapacitated and I need to obtain various medical records and make certain medical (not financial) decisions for him.

How do I get a durable power of attorney without spending thousands on a conservatorship? Or do I not have a choice?


Asked on 7/10/02, 7:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Durable Power of Attorney for Incapacitated Grandparent (Not Conservatorship

Mr. Johnson is correct. I cannot add anything further to his sage assessment of the situation.

Good luck-Martin

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Answered on 7/11/02, 7:07 pm
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Durable Power of Attorney for Incapacitated Grandparent (Not Conservatorship

Unfortunately, if your grandfather is not mentally capable, it is too late to sign a power of attorney, and a conservatorship is required. If he is able to understand what he's signing, then he can do so.

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Answered on 7/10/02, 8:17 pm


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