Legal Question in Administrative Law in Pennsylvania
my great aunt changed her power of attorney about 6 months ago do to a medical conditions with her previous named power of attorney. About a month ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's can this diagnosis affect the changes she made to her power of attorney?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is not an answer that can be given without knowing all the facts. The ability to grant a power of attorney is different from the ability required to execute a will. Questions can ensue as to her state of mind at the time she made the change in Power of attorney. however since the onset and progression of a disease such as Alzheimers can vary much in individuals the only
person qualified to make the determination of the level of understandin at the time of the change may be a medical person who was familiar with the great aunt. otherwise it is subject to legal
determination by a court should a dispute ensue between different parties as to its validity.