Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in West Virginia
Power of Attorney for companions?
My aunt has been living with someone for over 12 years and he was recently injured and is in a coma. Can she be his power of attorney? She is not able to pay bills without his last 2 paychecks with she cannot cash do to his coma. What are her rights as a companion?
Asked on 5/22/03, 12:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rodney Berry
Berry, Kessler, Crutchfield and Taylor
Re: Power of Attorney for companions?
I'm afraid that a companion has no rights unless they're bestowed by the person or the Court. In other words, if your aunt's friend had given her a written power of attorney, or if the mental hygene commissioner upon her petition, notice and hearing would appoint you aunt his conservator, then she would be able to take care of his affairs.
Answered on 5/22/03, 1:25 pm
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