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Who pays for the bills of a person who has no power of attorney written and is in a coma?
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The person appointed by the court to do so. The probate court can grant the power of attorney for this person.
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What is power of attorney and when does it apply?
"Power of attorney" means a written instrument, "Attorney-in-fact" means a person granted authority to act for the Principal in a power of attorney, regardless of whether the person is known as an attorney-in-fact or agent, or by some other term.
Is someone with power of attorney responsible for paying taxes and credit card bills from period of time when the previous power of attorney misused funds had plenty of money and did not pay?
Yes, if the person has full power of attorney and the person who gave it is not able to take care of their personal business.
Power of atterney?
A power of attorney is the written authorization that is given to a person so they can legally make decisions for another person. The person with the power of attorney can make decisions including legal and financial matters.
Who has power of attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a written document that you can use to give another person the authority to act in your place. The person you name to act in your place is referred to as your agent.
Do you need power of attorney to get cable or other bills disconnected?
It depends on whether the person is living or not. A power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor. If they have passed, you need a letter of authority to represent the estate.
Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.
Are you responsible for person finances after death with a general power of attorney?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid.
What happens to the durable power of attorney when the person passes?
The power of attorney represents a living person. The durable power of attorney will end with the death of the grantor.
Who is more powerful the person with will power or the person with power of attorney?
It depends on whether the person is living or dead. A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid. Then the Executor takes over.
What to do when your mother passes away and owes a lot of bills and has no estate is the power of attorney then responsible for those bills?
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. Someone will open an estate in order to settle the debts.
Do you have to file your power of attorney for it to be valid?
In most US states one should always file a power of attorney document with usually the County Clerks office. This ensures that the documents submitted clearly identify the person or persons with a power of attorney. The Clerk will also have a written signature of the person one has power of attorney over. This will eliminate any future problems.
When a person has power of attorney are they supposed to follow all wishes of the deceased?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney has no power to do anything, the executor takes over.
