Legal Question in Family Law in New York

can a minor become a medical proxy or next of kin for a parent? if a parent is in a coma can the 16 year old make medical decisions if there are no other relatives? same goes for power of attorney.


Asked on 6/14/11, 8:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

No, a minor is not legally allowed to do any of the things that you list unless they are given permission by a court and that would be extremely difficult to receive.

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Answered on 6/15/11, 7:51 am


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