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How do we get a power of attorney if she had a stroke and cannot sign?
Asked on Jun 15th, 2015 on Estate Planning - Texas
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I have power of attorney (medical). My husband and I have medical power of attorney for his mother before we could get power of attorney for everything else.
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If the stroke affected the mental capacity, such that she can't sign, she cannot execute a power of attorney. You'll need to file for a guardianship. If she still have full mental acuity, but cannot use her hands, you can still get a power of attorney executed.
Answered on Jun 18th, 2015 at 1:27 AM