If a person has dementia and signs power of attorney papers to someone who has taken over her life in every way. Ie: controls her finances, placing her in a nursing home, getting rid of all her personal belongings. without the family being informed.. Is the power of attorney papers legal?
Asked on 9/14/17, 6:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
no -- but you must prove that he was not competent when he signed the POA. That is a tough burden.
Answered on 9/14/17, 7:08 pm
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