The person with the power of attorney has to sign for the individual.
In general, your wife cannot sign a document on your behalf unless she has been legally authorized to do so through a power of attorney or other official documentation. It is important to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific circumstances and requirements for authorizing someone to sign on your behalf.
One person can only sign for another if they are named in a valid Power of Attorney. Marriage does not give either spouse the right to sign for the other.
The IRS generally does not allow a wife to sign for a spouse . As a result, the other spouse must either sign the tax return before he leaves or complete a valid power of attorney giving his wife authority to sign on his behalf. There are exceptions for a military spouse who is in a combat zone.
Not unless she is his attorney in fact under a power of attorney.
Not unless you have executed a Power of Attorney naming her as your attorney in fact.
No, not unless you executed a POA appointing your wife as your attorney in fact. Marriage does not confer all the rights conferred by a power of attorney. A POA gives your agent widespread authority to act on your behalf in most legal matters excepting your will. Your spouse can manage your joint accounts and jointly owned personal property. However, simply being your spouse does not give the authority to manage your solely owned property nor any interest you have in real property.
Simply go to court and file a petition for power of attorney stating your wife's incapacity and showing documentation to that effect. Otherwise consult and attorney and he/she can file for you.
No- that would constitute forgery. A wife cannot sign her husband's name to any legal document unless she was granted a Power of Attorney and states on the document that she is signing his name as his attorney-in-fact.
In most states a Power of Attorney is executed by the principal and does not need to be signed by the attorney-in-fact to be valid. It may need to be witnessed and notarized depending on the state. In some states the AIF is required to sign. You can check the rules in your state at the link provided below.
Typically, a wife would have priority over a stepson regarding decisions and rights concerning her husband's affairs, including power of attorney. However, this can vary based on the specific circumstances, legal documentation, and the husband's intentions. It's important to review any legal documents and seek professional advice in such situations.
Your estate will be responsible. Indirectly, you wife will either have to pay it or get a smaller inheritance.
Yes, you can appoint anybody to hold your power of attorney.