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My dad is in the hospital in MO and only somewhat coherent. Do I need an attorney in that state to obtain guardianship & Conservatorship?
Asked on Apr 24th, 2020 on Guardianship and Conservatorship - Tennessee
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My dad is very sick and in and out of the hospital since last month and went back on Tuesday. I live in Nashville and he lives alone in Charleston, MO. I don't think he is coherent enough to sign a POA and besides that, I am not able to go into hospital due to Covid-19. I tried calling the MO circuit court and they told me I need an attorney just to file for a court date.
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It sounds as though the court gave you good advice even though you may be reluctant to take it. Your father may have legal capacity to sign a Medical Power of Attorney or even a Will but lack legal capacity to sign a Durable Power of Attorney. Why do you need this last? Are you sure that he will outlive the time needed to obtain conservatorship?
Answered on Apr 25th, 2020 at 5:06 AM
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