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Can I still get a POA over my aunt if she has been deemed incompetent by doctor?
Asked on Dec 26th, 2020 on Elder Law - Florida
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My aunt has had 3 strokes in the last 3-4 months and she is currently in the hospital. She met with a hospital psychologist lately and they told me that she has been deemed incompetent and also told me that I needed to get a POA over her because she can not make her healthcare choices. Am I still able to do that?
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It appears that you have misunderstood. If someone has been deemed incompent/incapacitated, they need a guardian/conservator. For this, you must apply to a local probate court.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2020 at 5:08 AM
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