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Anyone can be appointed as a power of attorney. The only requirement is trust and being an adult.

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Q: Can a power of attorney can be given only to an actual attorney?
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Can a doctor notorize a Power of Attorney?

Only if he is an actual notary. Being a doctor does not grant that authority.


Can a power of attorney be revoked by other family members?

No only the grantor can revoke a power of attorney. That may be the court. And death will terminate the power of attorney.


Can someone with powers of attorney sign another power of attorney on behalf of the person the original power of attorney is for after they have died?

No. A POA can only be executed by the principal and it ends upon the death of the principal.


Does a general power of attorney expire after death?

Yes, a power of attorney only represents a living person. After the grantor's death, the power of attorney is no longer valid.


Does a Power of attorney have the right to speak for a resident from the time the Power of attorney is designated?

No if it is for your will they speak for you when you are no longer here. If it is a health power of attorney they may speak when you are alive and only for the good of you health,and only when you can not make a rational decision.


Can you get a power of attorney after death?

A power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, the court appoints an executor.


Will power of attorney be liable for existing loan?

No. A power of attorney is only an authority to act on your behalf while you are living.


What can a durable power of attorney perform?

The agent can act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.


What are the dont's of a power of attorney?

The agent must act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.


Can an agent revoke a medical power of attorney after the person has died?

A power of attorney can only represent a living person. There is nothing to revoke after their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid.


Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?

A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.


What is considered breaking power of attorney?

An agent must act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.