PLEASE HELP

Jan 6th, 2007, 10:52 AM

I need to know if a person on meds for alz. or dementia can legally change power of attorney or make a new medical power of attorney.I thought they had to be of sound mind to do that?My sister is trying to take away my POA by getting my mom to sign some papers,and she says she has a medical POA signed recently.Thanks BTW we are in Texas

Jan 7th, 2007, 02:19 PM

If the person is not of sound mind they cannot sign a new document. If a dispute exists about what is the actual situation, a court can hear all sides and make a decision.

Jan 6th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	PLEASE HELP I need to know if a person on meds for alz. or dementia can legally change power of attorney or make a new medical power of attorney.I thought they had to be of sound mind to do that?My sister is trying to take away my POA by getting my mom to sign some papers,and she says she has a medical POA signed recently.Thanks BTW we are in Texas

Jan 7th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#2
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PLEASE HELP If the person is not of sound mind they cannot sign a new document. If a dispute exists about what is the actual situation, a court can hear all sides and make a decision.

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