Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oklahoma

Power of Attorney

How can you revoke a power of attorney that has already been enacted? The person that signed the power of attorney in 1999 is frail, but still in his right mind. The son who has power has decided Dad is old and won't shut his business down, enacted it, closing the business, forbidding access for anyone but his own family, locking vehicles, closing bank accounts, etc. and intends to put this man in a home if caretakers are not found soon. The son is a corporate man with many attorneys at his side. This man wants to stop his son from doing this and stop giving away all the valuable things that he owns including money that should be there for the heirs. He wants to be able to help make decisions for himself while he is still able. We fear that if the power of attorney is revoked, he will find a way to get control of his Dad again and finish the job. What can be done?


Asked on 10/04/04, 4:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Hunt John Urgentlegalcare.com

Re: Power of Attorney

A court appointed guardian of this man's person and/or estate would not only revoke a power of attorney but also gain control over his person or estate as the circumstances warranted. A limited guardianship might be appropriate so that someone can be appointed to assist him in accomplishing what he desires. You might look at some of my previous answers on guardianship or elder care available at this website.

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Answered on 10/04/04, 5:39 pm


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