Legal Question in Elder Law in Ohio

Nursing homes & power of attorney

Are nursing homes required to notify next of kin if a power of attorney is needed and before one is granted to a non-relative? A relative died intestate and we learned the power of attorney (not related) had closed out his account the day after the poa was granted and appropriated all of the money for himself. What are the legal ramifications and what is our recourse?


Asked on 4/23/00, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Looney David A. Looney Co. LPA

Re: Nursing homes & power of attorney

Definite wrongdoing has occurred. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid at the moment of death. Whatever was removed from the account belongs to the estate. Please call my office to discuss the matter further.

David A. Looney

Attorney at Law

1735 S. Main St.

Akron, Ohio 44301

330-785-3337

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Answered on 5/26/00, 7:27 am


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