A member asked:

Older family member has signs of mci also has poa over elderly parent. how difficult is it for parent with mild dementia to rescind poa and reassign?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Should not be: Very difficult. See the lawyer who drew up the original power of attorney. Some memory difficulties does not mean that the person is not capable of making decisions.

Answered 12/31/2016

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Contact attorney: An experienced elder law attorney can help. Every state is different.

Answered 3/17/2013

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