Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
Legal and financial matters
My mother just died recently and my father has been diagonosed with Alzheimers. What do I need to do to take care of legal and financial matters on my fathers behalf. He is not able to make decisions.
Asked on 1/26/09, 10:59 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bernard Greenberg
KOKISH & GOLDMANIS, P.C.
Re: Legal and financial matters
Consult with an experienced attorney in your area.
You should take all the documents to that meeting. The attorney may also ask to meet with your father.
In these cases, it is crucial for the attorney to define who is the client.
Answered on 1/26/09, 4:06 pm
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
Re: Legal and financial matters
Your father needs to grant you a durable power of attorney to tend to his personal and financial affairs.
Answered on 1/26/09, 11:02 am