Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
power of attorney finances
my grandmother had surgery and things changed for the worse in recovery now she is in the icu she made me her power of attorney over health care and i am the executer of the will but she never appointed anyone to take care of her finances if she where to become incapacitated where do i start
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Re: power of attorney finances
You should probably speak with her attorney if he or she is available, assuming that she used an attorney to prepare the two documents mentioned. Much will depend upon your grandmother's condition, and whether her illness is temporary, or whether she will need a guardian or temporary guardian appointed.
: power of attorney finances
The easiest and quickest is having a power of attorney related to her finances developed and signed by her, assuming she is competent.
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Re: power of attorney finances
If she is competent to sign a Durable Power of Attorney now, she could sign one allowing you or someone else to take charge of her finances. If not, you need to Petition Probate Court to have you appointed her guardian or at least temporary guardian.
Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
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