Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
mental incompetence
i have schizophrenia. i have a power of attorney .i have been found incompetent and can not sign for anything i must have another person sign for me. can this be the responsibility of my POA or is there another document i need to fill out?
Asked on 10/28/02, 1:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: mental incompetence
Providing the Power of Attorney was durable (continues during incapacity), it should be sufficient to allow the holder to sign things for you.
Answered on 10/29/02, 3:05 pm