Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

durable power of attorney

I had Durable Power of Attorney for both parents also Health Power of attorney. When they died the nursing home in now holding me responsible I was told the Power of attorney released me from these resposibilities. They had no savings I had to pay for both funerals and the medical on both the medicine like to broke me. You will do anything for your parents but now the Nursing home is threating me and a collection agency is threating. I signed as their representive and the attorney said this would protect me please help me with an answer. I can't take much more. Some hospitals said I was not responsible.


Asked on 8/29/03, 3:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: durable power of attorney

Run don't walk to an attorney and turn everything over to that person.

You need a probate attorney.

We have a woman in our office, Mary Ann Harris, that would be glad to talk with you over the phone and quote her prices. Her direct line is 713-666-0646. Tell her that I told you to call her.

I went through a similar problem several years ago when my step-father died and people were calling my mother. I intercepted all calls and dealt with the problems. Some of the things that creditors said to her were both cruel and illegal!

Good luck!

Fran Brochstein

713-847-6000

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Answered on 9/01/03, 7:50 pm


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