Q: My father is 90 years old. He established a last will & testament in 2007 and would now like to make some changes.
That is 10 years ago. He was told by his lawyer that he would need to have a letter from his doctor stating that he is of sound mind. I understand the reasoning, so that no one takes advantage of him, however, he is insulted that his lawyer would require him to have a doctor determine if he is "crazy" or not. I was told that because of his age that is a requirement to make any changes. Is that correct?
Thank you for your quick response.
Judy
A:
Only if the lawyer thinks your father is or of his mind. I have elderly clients who are sharper than young ones. Get a new lawyer
Sincerely,
Inna Fershteyn
Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
1517 Voorhies Ave, Suite 400
Brooklyn, NY 11235
tel: 718-333-2394
fax: 718-701-8859
www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com
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