Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

power ot attorney

my mother is a terminal cancer patient . can i sister leagally persuade her to sign over power of attoreny while in the hospital under very heavy heavy sedation. this dosent sound leagl to me


Asked on 8/01/07, 12:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: power ot attorney

A person must understand a power of attorney to make one. A sedated person may have that understanding. Since we have not talked to the doctor, we can't evaluate this situation.

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Answered on 8/01/07, 12:34 am
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: power ot attorney

It depends on her degree of lucidity, or chear-headedness. Just because she is taking drugs doesn't necessarily mean she doesn't have degree of lucidity to sign a binding legal document. You should consult with a local attorney.

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Answered on 8/02/07, 1:05 pm


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