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Can you add yourself to your fathers bank account since you have power of attorney?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, you can do that. Power of attorney actually gives you limitless powers to act on your fathers behalf. So, since your father can add you to his bank account if he wants, you being the one with his power of attorney you can do the same thing, you can do anything you want on behalf of your father and it is perfectly legal.
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Can YOU close YOUR fathers CD account with power of attorney?
Nope. Eith P.O.A. or notification of incompetance signed by a judge.
Can you still write checks on an account that includes your name after your mothers death with a durable power of attorney?
If you are one of the account holders, yes. You do not need a power of attorney to do so. Also a power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.
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.
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.
What happens if you take money out of deceased dads bank account without power of attorney?
A power of attorney represents a living person, so any power of attorney is no longer valid. They would have to be on the bank account or the executor to legally take the money out.
Can a power of attorney and proprietor both operate an current account?
Yes. Both the owner/proprietor of a bank account and the person to whom they have given power of attorney can operate a bank account. Actually a person with power of attorney is as good as the person (in legal terms) itself and so they both can operate the bank account without any issue.
If there is two names on a CD account at the bank and one dies can power of attorney take the money out?
If the power of attorney represents the deceased, no, they cannot. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.
If a person has power of attorney over a bank account and the owner dies can a lawyer get the decedent's account records with out the power of attorney knowing?
Powers of attorney are only good while the person who gave the power is living. They expire upon the death of the person granting the power. The probate attorney has no duty to notify you that they are accessing the records. You should get yourself listed as a co-owner of the account instead.
Can power of attorney cash draw my sister's bank account?
An attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney has complete access to the principal's assets including bank accounts.
Can you be a joint owner on a bank account the beneficiary and the power of attorney on your mother account?
You can have a joint account with your mother. You do not need a Power of Attorney to manage the account because it belongs to you as the co-owner. You do not need to be listed as the beneficiary on the account because it belongs to you as the co-owner.A Power of Attorney would empower you to act on your mother's behalf in all her business and legal matters except writing her will. You should consult with an attorney if your mother is thinking of doing some estate planning. The attorney could review her situation and explain her options.
Can you deposit your sons check into your checking account if you have a power of attorney for him?
Yes, you can do that. A power of attorney gives you enough rights to do such an action like depositing your sons check into your account. If you dont have a power of attorney - first the bank wont accept the check and second you'll be jailed for forgery
How do you get power of attorney in Mississippi?
You can find a do it yourself power of attorney handbook online or at your local bookstore.
