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Can I get a Power of Attorney for my spouse who has been diagnosed as having dementia ?

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Bob

05/09/08

Bob

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Can I get a Power of Attorney for my spouse who has been diagnosed as having dementia ?

Can I get a Power of Attorney for my spouse who has been diagnosed as having dementia ?

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Sue

Friday, May 09, 2008

Hi Bob - Thanks for your question. You may want to check with one of the national organizations for more information on legal aspects of your situation. Though it seems logical that you would get POA for your wife, the law can vary from state to state and I'm not sure of all the laws.

There are a few shareposts from our members regarding Power of Attorney. You may want to review them as well.

Hope this helps, thanks and all the best, sue

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