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Assigning a power of attorney is a big step, there are some restrictions from state to state and jurisdiction. As a general rule, persons who are of legal age (21) and of sound mind are eligible to act as power of attorney.
However, before you start making out the invitations, you should check with a lawyer about the standards in your state and situation. What kinds of decisions to you expect this person to make? Can they handle the responsibility? Are they trust worthy? Are all basic questions to start with, and an attorney can help you with any other legal requirements that would regulate your decision.
What else can I help you with?
What kind of attorney can handle a power of attorney?
Anyone can act as a power of attorney for someone else. You do not have to be an attorney
Can a power of attorney can be given only to an actual attorney?
Anyone can be appointed as a power of attorney. The only requirement is trust and being an adult.
Can a convicted felon in vermont be power of attorney in new york?
Yes, anyone can act as power of attorney.
Can a granddaugther be head of estate if she was already the power of attorney?
Anyone can serve as executor. The Power of Attorney died with the grantor.
Can you sign power of attorney for your brother?
you can be appointed P/A for anyone who asks you.
Can you give anybody your power of attorney?
They cannot obtain power of attorney over you. Unless a court specifically appoints them, and then there would have to be a competency hearing.
Can someone not related to principal get power of attorney even if a relative of principal is still alive?
Anyone can be given a power of attorney. Relationship does not matter, it is the decision of the principal.
Can you pass power of attorney down to your husband if you die?
If you were grated a POA to act for some other person then you have no right to transfer that power to anyone else. If an attorney-in-fact dies the principal needs to appoint a new attorney-in-fact.
Can you write your spouse name on a legal document then sign your name and put power of attorney?
If your spouse has granted you the power of attorney. Otherwise it would not be valid.
Can a felon be appointed a health care power of attorney or a financial power of attorney in Wisconsin?
Yes, the person choosing their agent can choose anyone they would like to act in their best interest.
Can the same person be named as inheritor and act with power of attorney?
A person can be appointed Power of Attorney by the individual or a court. Once they die, the PoA is no longer valid. Anyone can be named as an inheritor, even if they were the PoA.
i have power of attorney over my daughter for property she owns in tx.she is in process of a devorce now.can anyone try to invole the land in the devorce/with me being power of attorney?
If the property was owned jointly with her spouse or his name is on the deed, this is community property and he gets half, regardless of power of attorney.
