Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi
Power of Attorney
I am a Power of Attorney for my stepfather, who has been my stepfather since I was 4 yearsold. There is an amount of money due him from a lawsuit and they are not wanting to turn the information over to me because I am not his biological daughter, even though I am his power of attorney. What can I do? His biologocal daughter does not live here and does not take care of him. That's why he made me power of attorney to handle his affairs, legal, medical and otherwise.
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2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Power of Attorney
It seems that your stepfather is not able to manage his own affairs. In that case, unless the power of attorney is durable, it has lost its effectiveness and you will need to seek guardianship (limited or full) to accomplish your purpose. Alternatively, during a lucid moment your stepfather might be willing to sign a durable power of attorney for you. Talk to the attorneys about what they will accept to recognize you as your stepfather's representative.
Re: Power of Attorney
Get your dad to write a letter to the lawsuit folks telling them that they can deal w/ you as to all matters on the lawsuit. Enclose a copy of the power of attorney in that regard.
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