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Power of Attorney question
My best friend died in 2005 and in his will left about half his belongings, including a New York City apartment, to his domestic partner (I'll call her Jenny) and half to his mother. His mother then filed suit to contest the will and tried to get that part of the estate that was left to Jenny. Jenny moved back to the Philippines where she was born. Jenny is very tired of all the legal trouble and wants to put it all behind her. The lawyer she has been using is located in NJ. I live in CT. I recently volunteered to deal with the legal issues here in the US and get things resolved and Jenny agreed to give me power-of-attorney to act on her behalf. I know that such generic forms are available online but I am not sure what state to use etc. As I said, Jenny is in the Philippines, the apartment and her old residence are in NY, the lawyer is in NJ and I am in CT. Can someone please advise me? Thank you.

Asked on 6/17/09, 1:02 pm

Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

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Re: Power of Attorney question

Why didn't you ask her lawyer to draft the power of attorney?

Answered on 6/17/09, 2:19 pm

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