That could be a breach of fiduciary duties. However, if the grantor desired this to happen, it would be legal. It may still become a part of the estate when the individual passes away.
A power of attorney is legally sufficient if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The power of attorney contains the date of its execution. (b) The power of attorney is signed either (1) by the principal or (2) in the principal's name by another adult in the principal's presence and at the principal's direction. (c) The power of attorney is either (1) acknowledged before a notary public or (2) signed by at least two witnesses who satisfy the requirements of Section 4122.
An attorney is another name for a lawyer. An attorney is someone who is legally appointed to act as an agent in legal proceedings. The name attorney comes from the Old French word atorne.
A will directs who will receive your property after you die. A power of attorney gives another person the legal right to do things on your behalf. While I was serving overseas in the US military, I gave my wife a power of attorney. She could open or close bank accounts in my name, sell a house or car in my name, etc. Please note that I was (and still am!) alive.
If your spouse has granted you the power of attorney. Otherwise it would not be valid.
If the POA is already legally drawn up, signed, and witnessed, if it is necessary - you would file it with the Clerk of The Court.
Unless you have THAT person's Power Of Attorney, no, not legally. The title is legal proof that the vehicle is owned by someone else.
Stacy
A power of attorney grants another person the authority to act in name, place and stead for the principal.
The POA becomes invalid when a person dies.
If acting as an attorney-in-fact then you must sign the person's name on the signature line and write "Acting as POA for (principal's name)" underneath.
A person can choose whoever they want as their attorney-in-fact. There is no legal order they must follow. It is the free choice of the principal as to who they name as attorney-in-fact under their Power of Attorney document.
While a living will typically does not carry with it a power of attorney, the general rule is that a person can name as many people to have a power of attorney as he/she wishes, but it would complicate matters to name more than one.