Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

power of attorney

I live in new york state and have had power of attorney for my 89 year old mother for 3 years..2 days ago my brother flew in and under the pretense of taking our mother to lunch took her to a law firm and had another power of attorney done naming him..is mine still valid?


Asked on 6/28/07, 8:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Moberg Moberg & Associates

Re: power of attorney

It depends on the terms of the new Power of Attorney (does it revoke any priors?). Also, does your mother have the capacity to sign a new POA?

You may be able to have it set aside for competancy reasons.

You may contact us dircetly to further discuss this matter.

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Answered on 6/28/07, 2:53 pm


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