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Is the power of attorney entitled to a percentage of the estate?
A power of attorney has absolutely nothing to do with an estate. All power of attorneys expire on the death of the grantor.
Why do we say attorneys' general andnot attorney generals'?
"Attorneys general" is the correct term because "attorney" is being used as an adjective to describe the type of general, just like "doctors' office" refers to an office for doctors. So, the possessive form properly applies to "attorneys."
Can I legally represent someone in court with a power of attorney?
No, a power of attorney does not give you the authority to represent someone in court. Only licensed attorneys can represent others in court.
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 The power of attorney is given by the parent and can be withdrawn at any time.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.
Can you get power attorney if your mother still know you?
If your mother grants you the power of attorney. Otherwise it will require a court order.
Do the attorney-in-fact signs the power of attorney?
Some states do require the attorney-in-fact to also sign the form.
Can power of attorney be forcefully removed by another party?
Only the grantor can remove a power of attorney. In some cases that would be the court.
Can you use a power of attorney to buy a funeral policy for your mother?
In most cases it is possible. Unless there are restrictions in the power of attorney document.
Do you have the right to see the will if you are a power of attorney?
Having power of attorney may not grant one access to a will. It may require specific permission.
What kind of cases do Elder Law attorneys generally take on?
They generally take cases such as drawing up wills, suing abusive nursing homes, planning future medical expenses, and drawing up power of attorney forms should an elderly relative become incompetent due to dementia.
If a person write a letter saying they give you power of attorney is it power of attorney?
It depends on the State that you live. Some States require that certain provisions be in a power of attorney form as well as having a notary sign the document and other States are more lenient and only require both signatures from Principal and Attorney-in-Fact.
Who can sign if a power of attorney names more than one attorney-in-fact and states jointly or severally?
Generally, that language means the attorneys-in-fact can sign together or alone for the principal.
