Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

elderly married couple one in nursing home

if one(being the wife) becomes ill and needs to go to a nursing home facility; what rights does her spouse have to the following: CD's (in her name only) checking and savings accounts(in her name only) or social security checks (in her name only). If he has rights to these are there any legal procedures that can stop him from having anything to do with her personal finances. she refuses to appoint a POA at this time.


Asked on 12/27/02, 6:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: elderly married couple one in nursing home

You need to consult with a local attorney about the possibility of having the husband appointed as a guardian.

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Answered on 1/12/03, 11:44 am


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