Q: Caretaker friend.hospitalized on ventalator.wanted me to sell belongings..wife passed december,no will,no power
He said his cousin-nephew to have house and land ..wanted me to have legal power of attorney & on his bank account done-he just wasnt strong enough so his wishes was just verbal..had ambulance pick him up yesterday..they dont belive he will make it..he gave me his credit cards with pass codes..can I draw money out of. His account to pay his bills that are due. He also gave me use of his car..I dont need any problems. I have no way to contact his daughter, she hasn't been in his life for probably 40 years or so.. Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated
A:
You really need a Power of Attorney since he is still alive. But the POA is ineffective if he dies. Once he passes the property will be governed by intestacy statutes unless he creates a Will, Trust of a simple Transfer on Death Deed.
Sorry for your issues.
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