Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
my father is terminally ill and unable to sign checks any more--how can I get on his bank account without power of attorney--I do have a signed affidavit from the Hospice people verifying his condition
Asked on 12/02/09, 2:10 pm
4 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Without a guardianship or POA, you can't get to it.
Answered on 12/07/09, 2:21 pm
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Petition the court for guardianship.
Answered on 12/07/09, 2:23 pm
Lesly Longa
Longa Law P.A.
I am sorry but you will need to request guardianship.
Answered on 12/07/09, 6:04 pm
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Sorry, you must have court approval. I would suspect that he is incapable of making rational decisions and therefore you could ask for an emergency guardianship with a more permanent guardianship for plenary guardian after the emergency hearing.
Answered on 12/07/09, 6:05 pm
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