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marylandblue

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5. Seems the lawyer is just protecting your interests

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 08:38 PM

Dec 2016

Your brother could argue that your mother is not in fact capable of making her own decisions, and therefore anything she signs is invalid. But if you first have the doctor's note proving she is capable, then that could prevent a nasty legal battle later.

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So I go to the lawyer with my mom who has Aphasia to try and take care of this trust issue [View all] Maraya1969 Dec 2016 OP

Does she have a health care power of attorney. DURHAM D Dec 2016 #1

I don't know. She gave me a living will several years ago but I don't think that is power of Maraya1969 Dec 2016 #11

Don't be angry with the lawyer. He is trying to protect YOU The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #2

Sounds like the lawyer is doing his job SpookyDem Dec 2016 #3

This is pretty standard kimbutgar Dec 2016 #4

Seems the lawyer is just protecting your interests marylandblue Dec 2016 #5

I agree with the lawyer Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #6

I understand your frustration, but vlyons Dec 2016 #7

If you want it to work you need to do what the attorney says. Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #8

I get it. Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #9

i wouldn't be offended. unblock Dec 2016 #10

OK I get that he is trying to protect me and probably her. But the man should not have Maraya1969 Dec 2016 #12

Ok, so you have the right to be mad Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #14

It sounds as though the lawyer does not have a good bedside manner. nt No Vested Interest Dec 2016 #15

He's covering all bases - doing a good job citood Dec 2016 #13

Getting the dr's note will help you in the future if your Ilsa Dec 2016 #16