Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

''Heir rights over non family power of attorney''

There is no will, and a non-family member that has obtained power of attorney over our eldest family member without us knowing. She has been the caretaker.

Does this person have any legal rights to our eldest family member's estate after she passes on and not the family?


Asked on 3/21/02, 10:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: ''Heir rights over non family power of attorney''

California Law forbids bequests to caretakers. Please call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 3/22/02, 2:53 pm
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: ''Heir rights over non family power of attorney''

The surviving spouse has first priority, then family members. The caretaker has no rights absent designation in a valid will.

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Answered on 3/22/02, 6:13 am


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