Power of Attorney for Sister

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My Wife’s sister is 72 yrs old and in an assisted living home in the Denver area. We live in Kansas City. She is not married, has no children has no family in Colorado .My wife is the nearest sibling. The sister is unable to make decisions about her health or to manage her money. What do we need to do to legally manage her finances and possibly her health decisions?

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Asked on March 10, 2022 8:00 am
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If your sister-in-law has capacity, then she can sign a Colorado medical power of attorney and financial power of attorney. Is she does not have sufficient legal capacity, then your wife will need to go to court and ask to become your sister-in-law's guardian and conservator.

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Answered on March 10, 2022 11:17 am
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