Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
How do I get power of attorney, of a comotose relative ?
Asked on 12/26/11, 7:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
You can't. Only a person of sound mind can give a power of attorney.
Answered on 12/26/11, 7:15 pm
You don't. A person must be mentally competent to execute a power of attorney and the comatose person obviously does not meet that test.
If it is likely that the person will remain in a coma/vegetative state, then you or the family will have to pursue conservatorship/guardianship proceedings. The conservator handles the comatose person's finances and property and the guardian cares for the person - the guardian makes the health care decisions like whether the comatose person should be admitted into the hospital or should have a certain medical procedure.
Answered on 12/27/11, 9:46 am