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No. A person has the right to choose any person as their attorney in fact under a POA. The children have no special standing as long as the principal is of sound mind and legally competent. Only the principal or a court order can extinguish the POA.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 15y agoYou don't file for POA. A POA is granted by the principal to the person they choose to act for them on their behalf. A person can choose any person they trust to be their agent under a POA.
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∙ 10y agoA step mother can only be a power of attorney if she has legally adopted the child. The parent or legal guardians of a child can also sign over power of attorney to a step mother.
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∙ 14y agoNo they cannot take the power of attorney away. The only person that can change the power of attorney is the person who granted it. That would be the parent or the court.
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How can my step daughter get access to my money if I become sick and partially disabled?
You can have your step daughter be your power of attorney and she will be able to handle your affairs if you become incompetent.
If a power of attorney was executed for an elderly step-father does a biological daughter have rights to revoke it and become the power of attorney?
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.
What is the next step after signing someone as power of attorney?
Once you have completed the Power of Attorney, you should give the original to whomever you named as the power of attorney (attorney-in-fact) and keep a copy for yourself.
Can you adopt a 17 year step daughter?
Possible. You should discuss with an attorney in your state.
How does one file for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
The first step is to talk with a bankruptcy attorney, then fill out the appropriate paperwork and file it with a bankruptcy court.
Do you have rights to your stepmothers medical decisions if she is in bad health?
== == Only if she has signed a paper saying you do. If your step-mother is of sound mind and agrees then you need Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney will cease when your step-mother passes away. == ==
Does biological children have rights to deceased fathers assetts if the step mother is power of attorney?
The power of attorney expired on his death. In most cases the spouse gets the estate if there is no will.
Does a step father with power of attorney hve custody rights over the biological father?
No he does not.
Can you get step by step instruction on how to file a lien?
You can get a step-by-step set of instructions from an attorney, who is usually required to help you file a lien in a condominium situation. As well, read your governing documents to determine whether or not you have followed all the proper procedures, sent notices, and sent the proper letters required before you can file a lien against a condominium unit owner.
What if your husband is in Iraq and gave you power of attorney Can I pick up my step daughter and have the same rights as he would as a non costodial parent with visitation rights?
Generally yes, but not specifically covered under case law. see link
Joint custody,father is going to military leaving child with step mom?
As long as she has Power of Attorney.
What is the relationship name for my daughter's stepsister to me?
Your daughter's step-sister would be your step-daughter.
