Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

I live in Missouri and have downloaded a durable power of atty. Does it have to be notorized in the hospital where my relative is incoherent?

Thanks,

Claude

She was hit by a car while walking in a parking lot. We are her only relatives and the hospital bills are piling up. Somehow we need to be able to defend her rights.


Asked on 8/29/12, 6:10 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

If your relative does not have capacity she cannot make a poa. . You may have to apply to be her guardian and conservator. A probate attorney on your area would be able to explain it.

Good luck

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Answered on 8/29/12, 7:55 am
M. Scott Montgomery the montgomery law firm llc

If she is incoherent, she is not competent to sign it with or without a notary.

You probably need to have the probate court appoint you as her guardian.

You could pursue the personal injury case on her behalf to pay the bills .

I'd be happy to offer a free consultation at my office.

Thanks.

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417-888-4766

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Answered on 8/29/12, 7:58 am
M. Scott Montgomery the montgomery law firm llc

Sorry. Typo. That's 889-4766

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Answered on 8/29/12, 8:02 am


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