August 11th, 2006 | 
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pg27332 asked:
My grandpa was put in retirement home by wife hes been seperated from for 5 years, now her family sold his possesions, and say they have power of attorney, My uncle also has power of attorney papers plus a living will.Whos is legit?
Kevin Bucheli
My grandpa was put in retirement home by wife hes been seperated from for 5 years, now her family sold his possesions, and say they have power of attorney, My uncle also has power of attorney papers plus a living will.Whos is legit?
Kevin Bucheli
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It would seem the Uncle with both power of attorney and the living will, if it is the most current will. This will have to be decided by the courts who will make the final decision.
IF ITS HIS TO START W/,ITS STILL HIS AS LONG AS HE LIVES,THE LIVING WILL IS TO PROTECT THE HOSPITAL,IN CASE HE NEED E-SURGERY OR LIFE SUPORT,HIS POA IS ENOUGH TO SETTLE IT W/ A JUDGE
A living will has nothing to do with disposal of personal property, and Power of attorney can be for medical or it can be all inclusive, it depends on the type issued.
The living will should dictate what happens to your grandpa’s possessions. Depending on what state you are in – the wife has rights to all possessions unless it was stated in the living will that she would not be able to have any of his possessions.
Here is a link where you can read a little about Power of Attorney. Honestly, I would consult a lawyer about this information. You can call one on the phone and ask questions without being charged. I’m very sorry to hear about what’s happening with your grandfather. That’s just horrible.
Best of luck to you and your family.
When having power of attorney it tells you what you have right to do like maybe the wife has control of medical, possesions, banking etc., needs to find out how old is the will and what right or bussiness that the uncle controls.