Legal Question in Elder Law in Kentucky

''Documents purchased online, Legal or not''

I've been instructed to get a Durable Power of Attorney for my mother. I was told to ask for a ''Durable'' POA because it would allow me to make all medical decisions for her if she was not able as well as taking care of all her financial things.

I found several places on the internet where you can buy Durable POA's, Wills and Living Wills. They are less expensive than what the attorneys in town want to charge. What I would like to know is are they legal? Do I just need to get them notarized and witnessed when we sign them to make them valid? Are these type of documents still valid if you move to another state?

Thank You


Asked on 8/12/02, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: ''Documents purchased online, Legal or not''

''Durable'' POA is not the same as a Healthcare Surrogate, which is KY's

terminology for a medical POA. "Durable" means it is still valid if grantor (mom)

became mentally incapacitated. It shouldn't be that expensive to find local

counsel and do it right.

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Answered on 8/12/02, 8:32 pm


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