My grandfather is starting to become mentally unstable, but it is somewhat on and off. We do not want the state to step in and start making decisions on how and where he is taken care of and what happens to his financial assets.
2007-12-16 23:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by obeythefro 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you mean forgetful, yes, take him to the lawyers on a good day, or a lawyer who already knows him. They can ask the questions they need and decide if your grandpa is OK to sign the papers.
Please don't think you can transfer his assets to others and then send him to a state-funded nursing home. The states have toughened those laws up severely and it is not worth the risk!
2007-12-16 23:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by starrystarrynight 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If your grandfather is being treated (medically) for any mental health problem then you will have difficulty achieving this. The parent whose father this is needs to have a proper discussion with your grandfather when he is lucid and ensure that there is a time when they can both seek the intervention of a lawyer. The state cannot interfere too much when there are next of kin, however it is usually disputes between kin that cause problems. Your family needs proper legal advice.
2007-12-17 08:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by CountTheDays 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recently went through this. You need to talk to an lawyer. A person can change power as often as they wish as long as the one signing on is capable. If a judge agrees to it you can ask that it go through court to be changed.but be careful if it is changed to often the state will take over. If your looking into a nursing home try assisted living first its cheaper.and as someone else said about assets they go back 3 to 5 yrs to see where things went. Being DOPA over someone is a lot of responsibility. research as much as you can before you sign on.
2007-12-17 08:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legally, it won't sell especially if it is contested in court by one of disgruntled parties. If the money involved is big, you really should expect this to be long drawn after his death.
But, your granpa can sign - a lawyer knowing his state of affairs - will witness and will say so in the document that he was stable at the time of signing it and that he knew what he was doing.
Good luck.
2007-12-17 07:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋