Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in District of Columbia
Stroke Victim Debt Accountability
elderly widow,DC resident suffered Severe Stroke. Cannot talk, write or walk (not cognizant). Creditors requesting monies. No advance power of attorney or guardianship exists. Is there a provision to protect persons in this condition from creditors? Credit will be runined. Since she cannot write or mark ''X'' how can some kind of power of attorney or guardianship be achieved by next of kin (daughter) to protect widow's credit/assets & property from creditors? What does DC courts/Probate Require?
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Re: Stroke Victim Debt Accountability
Yes, the daughter of the disabled lady should go to the 5th floor of the D.C. Superior Court and go to the probate division where she should speak with one of the clerks and explain she wants to make application to be appointed a conservator for her mother's (financial)affairs.
The clerk should be able to supply the daughter with the forms and instructions necessary for her to complete and file her application for the conservatorship.
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