Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

i have an elderly friend (i have known her all my life) and her "handyman", whom she hired after her husbands death, had her sign a power of attorney, health proxy and a new will when she was recovering in the hospital from a hip operation. my question is that she would now like to add my name to her bank accounts so i can help her with her bills and such, can we do this even though he has her power of attorney? thank you for your time.

Asked on 4/27/10, 4:19 pm

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She can do what she wants as long as she is competent. She can revoke the Power of Attorney and create a new Will if she wants.

I am curious does she know what she signed. Does she have children or family who she wants to leave anything to, and does the Will say that.

Answered on 5/02/10, 4:38 pm

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