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The Velveteen Ocelot

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2. Don't be angry with the lawyer. He is trying to protect YOU

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 07:34 PM

Dec 2016

from any possible future accusations by your brother that you are trying to manipulate your mother. If there is a doctor's letter stating your mother is competent that problem is much less likely to come up. The lawyer is thinking ahead; he's almost certainly seen those situations before.

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So I go to the lawyer with my mom who has Aphasia to try and take care of this trust issue [View all] Maraya1969 Dec 2016 OP

Does she have a health care power of attorney. DURHAM D Dec 2016 #1

I don't know. She gave me a living will several years ago but I don't think that is power of Maraya1969 Dec 2016 #11

Don't be angry with the lawyer. He is trying to protect YOU The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #2

Sounds like the lawyer is doing his job SpookyDem Dec 2016 #3

This is pretty standard kimbutgar Dec 2016 #4

Seems the lawyer is just protecting your interests marylandblue Dec 2016 #5

I agree with the lawyer Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #6

I understand your frustration, but vlyons Dec 2016 #7

If you want it to work you need to do what the attorney says. Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #8

I get it. Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #9

i wouldn't be offended. unblock Dec 2016 #10

OK I get that he is trying to protect me and probably her. But the man should not have Maraya1969 Dec 2016 #12

Ok, so you have the right to be mad Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #14

It sounds as though the lawyer does not have a good bedside manner. nt No Vested Interest Dec 2016 #15

He's covering all bases - doing a good job citood Dec 2016 #13

Getting the dr's note will help you in the future if your Ilsa Dec 2016 #16