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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.
Is it possible to obtain power of attorney for a deceased person?
No, it is not possible to obtain power of attorney for a deceased person, as power of attorney ceases upon the death of the individual.
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.
What happens to the power of attorney after death, and how does it affect the authority granted to the appointed individual?
After the death of the person who granted the power of attorney, the authority granted to the appointed individual ends. The power of attorney is no longer valid and the appointed individual cannot make decisions on behalf of the deceased person.
Can a power of attorney sign a cremation authorization?
If the individual is still living. The power of attorney represents a living person.
Can the person who holds a Durable Power of Attorney cancel arrangements made with a cemetery?
Your power of attorney ceases upon the death of the person who awarded it to you. Therefore you would have no authority after the person's death, to choose their cemetery or anything else.
Is power of attorney possible to be obtained on a deceased individual?
No, a power of attorney represents a living person. You may be able to be appointed executor of the estate.
Can a POA stop a person from taking money out of the bank?
The Power of Attorney does not have the ability to stop the individual that granted the POA to them. They have the rights granted in the power of attorney.
How do you cancel a bill without power of attorney for a relative who is deceased?
Inform the company of the death of the person. And you should direct them to the executor of the estate.
Can the same person be named as inheritor and act with power of attorney?
A person can be appointed Power of Attorney by the individual or a court. Once they die, the PoA is no longer valid. Anyone can be named as an inheritor, even if they were the PoA.
What happens when a power of attorney dies and the principal is incapacitated in the state of Virginia?
If the Attorney In Fact dies, then the Power of Attorney is null. In most states this means that if the individual is incapacitated the next of kin can have that person adjudicated incompetant in Probate/Family court and can take over the affairs. NB: a Power of Attorney is a document. An Attorney In Fact is the person to whom a power of attorney is granted.
Can a daughter change the will after becoming power of attorney in ri?
No, a power of attorney does not give the authority to change a person's will. The power of attorney only allows the designated individual to make financial and legal decisions on behalf of the person who granted the power of attorney. Changing a will requires a separate legal process.
