Granny & Granson needs Help
Granny lived with her husband of over 20 years, they raise hubby son and and grandson. hubby dies granny still takes care of both son and grandson. after death of grandfather grandson moves in w/granny to help take care of her he is 17 at the time. after death of hubby, granny makes her sister power of attorney. jump 7 years later grandson still lives w/granny taking care of her, she taking care of him. granny gets ill, sister (who hates grandson) tells him granny has Altiemers and puts granny into a nursing home. Only one going to see granny is grandson, who vows to bring her home because she has the beginnings of dementia at 80+. Grandson makes arrangements for nurse to care for granny while he is at work. granny has sound mind stated wants to be home w/grandson. granny wants to come home, can live at home w/someone there. grandson lives in house shared w/granny. sister cut off everything, sent letter that she wants him out by months end. house is willed to grandson and sister. grandson is now 23, nowhere to go, still working to get his granny home. sister won't visit granny won't talk to grandson. threatens to have him evicted? what actions can he take. grandson has no money and wants to bring granny home. Please help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Granny & Granson needs Help
A power of attorney must be very specific. To have power of attorney over health care AND finances/property there must be 2 separate powers of attorney. No one can have a general power of attorney. There must be a beginning date or event that triggers the power of attorney, and an event or date that ends the power of attorney. Also, Granny can revoke the power of attorney at any time. She should just send her sister a certified letter revoking the power of attorney. Then she should just leave the nursing home and give grandson power of attorney, and put house in trust so sister can't touch it. She should also change her will. This is expensive, so grandson should raise the money fast and call me.
Attorney George M. Zuganelis
773-237-3516
Related Questions & Answers
-
Probate a will i live in texas, my grandmother passed away and is buried in... Asked 1/20/04, 10:03 pm in United States Illinois Elder Law
-
Disability What is the law concerning a parent who appears to not be able to handle... Asked 11/12/03, 7:54 pm in United States Illinois Elder Law
-
Brother-in-law trying to change everything My mother-in-law has alzheimers. She is... Asked 9/24/03, 4:10 pm in United States Illinois Elder Law
-
Coercing Alzheimer's (not yet declared incompetent, but is) to revoke POA My... Asked 9/19/03, 12:13 am in United States Illinois Elder Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
