QUESTION
Should we file for guardianship or can we gain poa?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2013 on Estate Planning - Florida
More details to this question:
My father had a stroke. My sister and I (his only children) don't know of a will or poa. Would either one help his estate not go into probate should he not make it? We are trying to make medical decisions and also access bank accounts to apply for supplemental insurance and pay his bills.
1 ANSWER
The only way to gain access to bank accounts and make medical decisions will be through prior executed powers of attorney for financial and health related matters and if there are no POA's, you will need to go the probate court for guardianship of the person and property of your father.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2013 at 7:25 PM