Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Power of Attorney

How does one go about getting power of attorney when the person in incapacitated? My father had a heart attack and is probably notgoing to wake. We need to get power of attorney to take care of some bills and what-not. How would I go about this?

Thanks.


Asked on 7/16/08, 11:57 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Power of Attorney

Unfortunaetly, unless he regains consciousness, it is too late for that. You may want to review this information: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/seniors/duties.htm#general

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Answered on 7/17/08, 2:49 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Power of Attorney

I would ask them to crank the defibrillator up to about 300 volts.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 12:18 am
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Power of Attorney

You don't. You have to petition the court to establish a conservatorship. You are supposed to take care of these things BEFORE the person becomes incapacitated.

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Answered on 7/19/08, 2:57 pm


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