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Can a patient be transferred to another hospital with power of attorney if the patient doesn't want to?
Yes, the power attorney is a legally binding agreement. If the power attorney thinks that it is in the patient's best interest to be moved to another hospital, then that is usually what happens. The only other reason that would be able to be granted otherwise, is if a patient is able to still make his/her own decisions still, then they can vocalize their feelings.
If you are married do you still need a power of attorney?
It does not happen automatically. However, there are limited instances where both will be held accountable for certain debts and actions.
Is a power of attorney still legal and binding after divorce?
Yes. You need to revoke the POA in writing and send a copy to the attorney-in-fact and any entity where the POA was used in the past. If the POA was recorded in the land records you must record an original copy of the revocation.
Can a power of attorney sign a cremation authorization?
If the individual is still living. The power of attorney represents a living person.
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.
Can a person sign a legal document if they have given power of attorney to someon else?
Yes, the grantor of a power of attorney still has that ability. And they can cancel a power of attorney at any time.
I have the power of Attorney for my mothers real estate and she died do I still have power of attorney?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies. You need to petition the probate court to be appointed the representative of her estate.
Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.
Does enduring power of attorney have to disclose financial information to heirs?
There is no requirement for them to disclose information. As long as the power of attorney exists, the grantor is still living and they are not heirs.
Can someone not related to principal get power of attorney even if a relative of principal is still alive?
Anyone can be given a power of attorney. Relationship does not matter, it is the decision of the principal.
Can you still write checks on an account that includes your name after your mothers death with a durable power of attorney?
If you are one of the account holders, yes. You do not need a power of attorney to do so. Also a power of attorney expires on the death of the grantor.
Does a notarized document become void if the person appoints a power of attorney after he signs it?
No, the document is still valid. Appointing a power of attorney does not take away the rights of the grantor.
