Can Someone With Dementia Sign a Power of Attorney? | NC

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Q: Can someone with dementia still sign a power of attorney if they understand what they want? A: Yes. A dementia diagnosis does not automatically prevent someone from signing. What matters is the person’s capacity at the time of signing. They must understand what the document does, who will act as their agent, what authority the agent will receive, and the likely effect of that decision. The…