The power of attorney cannot change the will. That is one right that does not come with the grant.
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.
Daughter does not have the power to revoke her father's Power of Attorney unless she has become his legal guardian. She does not have the authority to make herself the attorney-in-fact. However, father has the right to change his attorney-in-fact if he wants to and as long as he has the legal capacity to do so. Perhaps you should consult with an attorney who specializes in elder law if you are concerned.
You revoke the POA in writing and deliver a copy to the daughter. YOu should send a copy to any entity where it had been used. Once you revoke it you can execute a new one naming a new attorney-in-fact.
The power of attorney cannot change the will. That is not legally allowed.
A power of attorney does not have the ability to create, change or modify a will.
If the daughter has a valid Power of Attorney then she can sign for the incompetent. The Power of Attorney must have been executed when the spouse was competent and clearly to remain in effect in the case of a later incompetency. In most jurisdictions this would be knows as a Durable Power of Attorney.
Can a power of attorney change a person beneficary on their life insurance policy?
no
You don't "take" a Power of Attorney. It must be voluntarily granted by the principal and the principal must be legally capable of executing it. Dad's wife would need to execute a Power of Attorney for herself.
You can buy a power of attorney form online or at your local office supply store.
To change the Principal's will.
That depends on who granted the power of attorney. If it was a court because she was declared incompetent, the power of attorney wins. If gramma granted the power of attorney, gramma wins.
Having the power of attorney should only apply while the mother is alive, after that the estate is settled with a will and if there is no will can be contested in a court.