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Can someone with dementia sign over power of attorney to someone?
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∙ 10y ago
No. First, a person with dementia is legally incapacitated. They can't grant a Power of Attorney to anyone. Second, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that must be signed by the principal in order to be valid.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. A person who lacks legal capacity cannot execute legal documents including a POA. You should speak with an attorney ASAP.
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∙ 10y agoGenerally, no. They would not likely have legal capacity.
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∙ 8y agoGenerally, that person does not have the legal capacity to sign a power of attorney. You may need to petition the probate court for a guardianship.
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How do you get power of attorney over a brother who is showing the early signs of developing alcoholic dementia?
This is something that you need to do NOW. If your brother still have his mental facilities then the easiest way to do this is to meet with a lawyer and your brother to draft the extent of your power of attorney.
What does it mean that someone has power of attorney over a bank account?
Giving someone financial power of attorney is an effective legal way to hand over one's financial management to someone else, in case one becomes unable to take responsibility for one's own financial decisions.
Who has the power to over ride power of attorney?
A POA expires when the principal dies. They have no power over the estate or the beneficiary.
If you have power of attorney over a baby can you sign that power over to someone else?
No. Generally, a parent executes a power of attorney in order to give another adult the authority to make decisions for their child for only a short period such as when the child will be in the care of someone else as during a vacation. The person to whom the parent has given that power of attorney cannot assign it to someone else. The reason is that the person to whom the power of attorney was given does not have the right to give someone else authority over the child. That right is the exclusive right of the parent. For any extended period a temporary guardianship would be necessary and that must be done through the court system. You should always consult an attorney regarding such important legal matters.
I have power of attorney over my parents estate and my sister is trying to get them to quit claim there property to her. Is this legal?
Your parents own the property. What they do with it is up to them. Your power of attorney doesn't stop them from doing what they wish, or what they are convinced to do by someone else.
Does husband have to pay ex wife child support if his new wife has power of attorney over him?
Giving a power of attorney to someone does not eliminate legal obligations. Yes, child support still needs to be paid.
How do you grant someone the legal right to take over your finances?
That would be most simply done by granting a Power of Attorney.
Can a parent give power of attorney over to someone who is not their child or relative?
I believe POA can be vested to anyone regsrdless of relationship.
When a person has power of attorney are they supposed to follow all wishes of the deceased?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney has no power to do anything, the executor takes over.
Why need a will and not a power of attorney?
A power of attorney is granted for a living person. It expires on their death and the executor takes over.
Can an elderly person regain control over his life if a relative is abusing power of attorney?
Yes, an elderly person can regain control over their life if a relative is abusing power of attorney by seeking legal help. They can revoke the power of attorney, report the abuse to authorities, and seek protection through legal means such as obtaining a protective order or guardianship. It's important to act swiftly and decisively to protect the elderly person's rights and well-being.
What are the power of attorneys rights over a parent that is of sound mind?
The Power of Attorney has no rights over a parent of sound mind. The power of attorney is given by the parent and can be withdrawn at any time. And the power of attorney automatically ends upon the grantor's death.
