Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

My wife has a General Power of Attorney for her father. He is in a nursing home. Is his attorney obligated to discuss any recent changes to his will or trust with my wife?


Asked on 5/10/11, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Depending on why he has a POA, and his current condition, he may not be in any state to make or change a will. If changes have been made, they could be challenged on grounds of capacity later in Court. However, to answer your question, the attorney has only an obligation to their client, not a POA. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 5/11/11, 5:19 am


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