Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Nevada

Mother has a dementia. I have POA she lives with me and has a trust. There is no money left and no property. She want to fire the trust attorney. She sign a letter and had it notarized to the lawyer. Can she fire the lawyer like this?


Asked on 1/07/14, 11:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rick Williams Law Offices of Frederick D. (Rick) Williams, Chtd.

The obvious first question is, "What is the attorney doing for her?" If the trust is in place and you have power of attorney, what does she need a lawyer for? Unless she has someone - other than you - appointed as her guardian, I do not understand the need for an attorney to continue to be involved in her affairs. However, if she is now suffering dementia, she may not be able to fire her lawyer or make any other financial decision. If your power of attorney allows for full control of her financial affairs, then YOU have that power, and can do it with just a quick note stating that you (and she) no longer have need for their services. I wish you well in caring for your mother and handling her affairs.

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Answered on 2/14/14, 10:21 am


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