Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Forms
I do not know what forms I need to complete for my dad. He is of sane mind at the moment, but occassionally gets VERY confused. They say he has dementia, I will be taking him in for a psyche evaluation end of week. I want to be prepared. I know a Last Will & Testament needs to be done so in case of death his money don--name removed--go to the state, what else? If I have to make decisions later when he is incoherent/confused, what form is needed to allow that or for me to talk to the SS office or Boeing Retirement in his behalf.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Forms
You'll need a last will and testament for disposition of his estate after he dies. Before, you'll need a statutory durable power of attorney to handle his business affairs, and a medical power of attorney to make medical decisions if he is unable to do so.
Re: Forms
Dad needs to sign a Durable Power of Attorney. He needs to sign it at time when he is not confused.
The Durable nature of the document permits you to act on his behalf even when he is disabled.
Re: Forms
What the other lawyers said is all good advice (of clurse), but I advise you to get an attorney to do this for you. Certain procedures should be followed in your case to assure that your documents are recognized when the time comes.
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