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The principal is the person who has executed a Power of Attorney appointing an attorney-in-fact. The attorney-in-fact signs the principal's name on any legal documents. Suppose William Quinn is the attorney-in-fact for Florence Quinn. William would sign Florence's name on the signature line and beneath the signature line should write "by William Quinn as attorney-in fact".
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes as long as the powers set forth in the POA extend to legal matters at hand. For example, some states had held that an agent under a POA did not have the right to sell the principal's real estate unless the POA said it specifically, sometimes even by requiring the address of the house to be recited in the POA. In that case, the agent could not sign legal papers selling the house of the principal.
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∙ 13y agoNo, a will has to be signed by the person making the will or by someone else at his/her direction in the presence of the witnesses (in cases where a testator is paralyzed but otherwise mentally capable.) Having a testator direct that someone else sign the will is not the same as doing it through a power of attorney. No power of attorney, in and of itself, gives the power to execute someone else's will. Of course, a testator may direct the person holding the power of attorney to sign it, but that signing is given effect through the laws on execution of wills, not the laws governing powers of attorney.
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∙ 15y agoThe proper way to sign as an attorney-in-fact varies according to your state. In Massachusetts, if Charles Smith granted a POA to Judith Quinn, Judith would sign Charles Smith's name on the signature line of any legal document and below the line should be the notation, "by Judith Quinn as Attorney-in-Fact for Charles Smith". A copy of the POA may be requested by the other party to the document.
If you will be signing under a POA you should check with an attorney in your state to verify the proper method of signing.
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∙ 11y agoI have a durable power of attorney for my husband, can I sign his name to divorce papers so I can get a divorce from him?
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∙ 14y agoNo. By having the document notarized, makes it legal and official.
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∙ 11y agoYou sign the principal's name on the signature line. Underneath you should write by (your name) as attorney in fact.
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∙ 8y agoYes, that is the purpose of a power of attorney. In this case it should be a limited power.
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∙ 8y agoNo, they don't have to sign it.
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Why is a signature important in a power of attorney?
No legal document is binding unless it is signed by the person with the legal authority to sign.
Can a person sign a legal document if they have given power of attorney to someon else?
Yes, the grantor of a power of attorney still has that ability. And they can cancel a power of attorney at any time.
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 my wife sign a document on my behalf?
It depends on the nature of the document if a spouse can sign. If someone is having papers served in a legal fashion, a spouse can sign. Other legal documents may require the spouse to also have power of attorney.
Who is the principal on power of attorney?
The principal is the person granting the power of attorney. The grant is valid until revoked or the person dies.
Can a wife sign her husbands name to get a credit card?
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.
Can someone with dementia sign over power of attorney to someone?
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.
What symbol do you use when signing a document on behalf of someone else?
In order to sign a legal document for another person you must either have power of attorney, or have some legal proof that you have been given authority to do so by this person. Documents supporting this should be notarized. If no permission can be proven, it is illegal to sign another person's name.
Is it legal to sign for a spouse on financial documents if the spouse is unable?
You need to have a Durable Power of Attorney or you must be the court appointed guardian or conservator in order to sign a binding legal document on behalf of your incapacitated spouse.
How do you obtian power of attorney over a parent in NH?
You first have to authorize a power of attorney form, then make them sign as the 'Principal' and you should sign as the 'Attorney-in-Fact' If your parent is competent their grant of a Power of Attorney must be voluntary. They must execute a Durable Power of Attorney document that names you as their attorney in fact. You and your parents should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and advise you of your options and the consequences of executing a power of attorney. If your parent is not legally competent then you must petition the court to be appointed their legal guardian.
How do you get power of attorney by someone incarcerated?
You can mail the power of attorney form to the inmate. He/she would need to sign it and return it to you.
How do you sign a document for someone in absentia?
Legally, you cannot, unless you have that person's power of attorney.
