That depends on how the initial Power of Attorney is drafted. It can be set up so they may act independently or so that they must each sign every document or check together. It should be discussed and analyzed ahead of time to avoid confusion.
The power of attorney terminates on the death of the principle. At that point the family makes decisions.
A power of attorney is the written authorization that is given to a person so they can legally make decisions for another person. The person with the power of attorney can make decisions including legal and financial matters.
You can use a health care power of attorney to grant somebody the authority to make health care decisions for you.
No, a medical power of attorney ONLY applies to health care decision-making.
The purpose of the durable medical power of attorney is to name another person to make medical decisions on your behalf.
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
1) Each individual person makes his/her own healthcare decisions.2) Parents make the healthcare decisions for their children.3) Whoever has been given 'power of attorney' makes the healthcare decisions for the person they have 'power of attorney' for. They would carry out the persons wishes when 'power of attorney' was handed to someone. (For example: My wife has 'power of attorney' for me in case I am incapacitated in a comma. My basic wishes are stated in the document. My wife knows my feelings, and is under obligation to decide in accordance with my previously expressed and written wishes.)
A power of attorney is a contract that is signed in order to release one's own decisions, in a time of illness. The form is important because one may become inept at making financial or medical decisions at any moment.
If that person granted the rights, yes, they have the power. The grantor can revoke that power at any time.
No, a power of attorney does not give the authority to change a person's will. The power of attorney only allows the designated individual to make financial and legal decisions on behalf of the person who granted the power of attorney. Changing a will requires a separate legal process.
If a married person (the principal) granted a power of attorney to someone other than their spouse, that other person has the superior authority set forth in the power of attorney document, usually to make decisions and act on behalf of the principal. If you object you should have that situation reviewed by an attorney.
no she does not have the right