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Marriage does not automatically create a power of attorney. They have to specifically grant the rights.

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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 you legally sign a document for an incompetent spouse if the daughter of the incompetent spouse has Power of Attorney?

If the daughter has a valid Power of Attorney then she can sign for the incompetent. The Power of Attorney must have been executed when the spouse was competent and clearly to remain in effect in the case of a later incompetency. In most jurisdictions this would be knows as a Durable Power of Attorney.


Can wife sign for spouse or does son who is power of attorney have to sign?

The person with the power of attorney has to sign for the individual.


Who has power of attorney if there is no spouse or children?

Nobody has a power of attorney unless the individual has duly appointed them. And if they are deceased, no power of attorney is valid, as they expire at death.


Is a spouse automatically a power of attorney if you become incapacitated?

There is nothing automatic about the process. Either they are granted the power by the person in question or the court has to grant it.


How do you obtain power of attorney for an incompetent spouse?

You can get a power of attorney form online or at your local office supply store.


Who has legal power the spouse or the attorney in fact under the power of attorney?

If a married person (the principal) granted a power of attorney to someone other than their spouse, that other person has the superior authority set forth in the power of attorney document, usually to make decisions and act on behalf of the principal. If you object you should have that situation reviewed by an attorney.


Can your power of attorney stop your upcoming marriage?

No, a power of attorney cannot stop your upcoming marriage. A power of attorney grants someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf in specific matters, but it does not extend to personal decisions like marriage. Ultimately, the decision to marry is yours alone, and a power of attorney cannot override that choice.


How do you sign for your spouse on a mortgage?

Your spouse must execute a power of attorney that grants you the right to sign legal documents on their behalf. You need to consult with an attorney.


Can husband sign insurance for his wife?

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Can a power of attorney exact a will?

A power of attorney does not have the ability to create, change or modify a will.