Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

My concern is power of attorney. Currently I have a friend as my power of attorney. I am worried that if my friend is unable to be my power of attorney. and my alternate poa is now afraid to get involved it will go by law to my next of kin (siblings) which I am estranged from. I am not married nor have children. I discussed with my lawyer about a public guardian and he advised against it but gave no other option. Is there any other option to protect myself if something should happen to me. I want what I worked hard for to be used for my care if something should happen to me. But what I had seen in my family when it came to elder relatives was horrible and their wishes were not met, and they were stripped of their assests, Im really worried here and need some advice.


Asked on 8/15/10, 7:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

You could have an attorney act for you, and the attorney's only job would be to make sure that your assets are used to take care of you. There are a couple of ways to handle this. Give me a call if you would like to talk it over. 201 820 3460.

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Answered on 8/23/10, 7:14 am


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