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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
Who normally has power of attorney when someone dies and leaves a will?
When someone dies and leaves a will, it does not always state who has power of attorney. To gain power of attorney, one would need to complete a form, naming the person they wish to pass power of attorney to.
Can someone with Power of Attorney access funds after someone dies?
No they will not be able to access funds. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.
Can one assign a medical proxy or power of attorney?
No. An attorney-in-fact or agent under a Power of Attorney cannot assign their power to someone else.
Can someone other than your wife be your power of attorney?
Yes, you can appoint anybody to hold your power of attorney.
What is a financial power of attorney or FPOA?
A financial power of attorney gives someone the authority to conduct business for you.
Can you file a divorce for someone if you have power of attorney?
No.
Can thee person who made you power of attorney in her will remove you without your knowledge?
A will can't make you a power of attorney. There is no point in making someone a power of attorney if you don't tell them about it. And 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.
What power of attorney form do you need to have someone file your taxes for you?
You can get that type of power of attorney directly from the taxing authority.
What is it called when you authorize someone to sign for you?
Giving someone "power of attorney".
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.
