OK. You are probably right. The only reason I asked because of the Canadian news post by nicmarlo. I think it said in there that he said he had a full POA, but I could be wrong.
Her brother and sister would be the closest living relatives and would normally have that power but Gaddy went to court and circumvented their rights. Normally the closest blood relatives, siblings, would be guardians in lieu of husband or son who are both deceased. I don't remember where I read that.
Mullinax and McLeod hold the true power of attorney for Magouirk. After learning of her state, they ordered an immediate re-insertion of the feeding tube. Hospice staff distracted McLeod and Mullinax while Gaddy obtained an emergency guardianship order from Troup County, Ga., Probate Court Judge Donald W. Boyd. Gaddy then re-ordered the removal of the feeding tube. Judge Boyd has not made a final ruling, while Magouirk enters her 11th day without water or food.