Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

power of attorney

Is there any way to get power of attorney for finances on a person who is incompacitated - in the hospital and unable to communicate - participate in any legal paperwork?


Asked on 5/01/09, 4:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: power of attorney

If they're already incapacitated, and no power of attorney was done while they had capacity, a conservatorship would be needed from the probate court.

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Answered on 5/01/09, 7:26 pm
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: power of attorney

You will first need to obtain a conservatorship over the person. The issue is that they are incapable of understanding the legalities of the document itself, therefore the Conservatorship is needed first.

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Answered on 5/04/09, 3:02 pm


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