Can a power of attorney be revoked?
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Can a power of attorney be revoked?
My dad gave his girlfriend power of attorney who we believe coerced him to do so. My dad has a long history of alcoholism, substance abuse and mental health issues and is now in rehab again. She claims he is going to die but none of us can get info on his condition. He is 100% disabled from the military and my grandparents will recieve his death benefits upon his death. Can she change this with power of attorney? Can we get her POA revoked? She has mental health issues of her own and we believe she is not acting in his best interest.
Asked on June 27, 2012 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I can surely understand how upset this must be. What you need to do is to go to court and beappointed as the conservator of your Father's estate and his legal guardian. Only he can revoke the POA so you have to o it for him and this is the best way at this point. You can challenge her POA saying it was obtained using undue influence, etc., but she could do damage by changing documents before it is resolved. The POA dies with the person for whom it is enacted but you can not wait. Get legal help. Good luck.
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