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Dustlawyer

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8. If you want it to work you need to do what the attorney says.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 07:43 PM

Dec 2016

It sounds like your brother is hiding something and will attack whatever your attorney files for undue influence. Attorneys and judges are not medical experts and rely on doctors to say she is ok to make decisions. A judge is not just going to take your word that she is OK, they could be liable if they turn out to be wrong. We see a lot of people take advantage of their sick, disabled, and elderly family members.

If it is bad enough what your brother is doing then she should revoke the POA and sign one for you.

Don't be so hasty to label him an "asshole" just because he thinks you will need proof that she is competent to execute contracts and other legal documents.

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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