Although you can charge a fee to an estate for acting as its Executor - I am not aware of it being customary to charge a fee for acting as someones Power of Attorney, unless that fee arrangement was stipulated in some agreement what was made between yourself and the person you hold the POA for.
The statutory power of attorney form.
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid in any state.
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You can look in your state statutes to see what authority an agent may be granted in a power of attorney.
When someone dies and leaves a will, it does not always state who has power of attorney. To gain power of attorney, one would need to complete a form, naming the person they wish to pass power of attorney to.
NO Please look up "power of attorney" I think you will be surprised!
No, attorney's do not have that power, only the judiciary can overturn a case.
Depends on the state you live in, contact you state Attorney General office
Generally, every state has a section in the state laws that governs the powers of an attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney grant sweeping powers and the attorney-in-fact should be chosen carefully. Generally, the power to designate beneficiaries is included, however, the AIF cannot name themselves as the beneficiary. You can perform an internet search for your state by entering the name of 'your state + statutory powers of attorney'. Then look for a link for an official state source.
If the Attorney In Fact dies, then the Power of Attorney is null. In most states this means that if the individual is incapacitated the next of kin can have that person adjudicated incompetant in Probate/Family court and can take over the affairs. NB: a Power of Attorney is a document. An Attorney In Fact is the person to whom a power of attorney is granted.
If the Durable POA is valid in the state where it will be used then it should be accepted.
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