Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Power of attorney

I've been married 14 yrs. My husband is in a rehab center. My step daughter came down and had him sign power of attorney over to her. He was signed incompantant to make decisons 48hrs later. Is this legal? I am his wife.


Asked on 2/10/08, 12:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Roemer Robert Roemer

Re: Power of attorney

Probably not-but you need to review this situation now -I would suggest you send me an e-mail with a phone number to contact you.

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Answered on 2/10/08, 1:58 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Power of attorney

It is legal only if he was competant to sign the papers when he actually signed them. While that is possible, it certainly does not sound like it. Ask your step daughter what the heck is going on. Get with the doctors and nurses to see what his condition was the day he signed the papers, then go and see a lawyer.

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Answered on 2/10/08, 8:52 am


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