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What is the purpose of a durable power of attorney form?
You fill this out when you want to give power of attorney (i.e. the power to make legal decisions on your behalf) to someone. It's useful if you're going to be deployed overseas for a long time, have a mental illness which makes you temporarily incompetent, etc.
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
Can an elderly person regain control over his life if a relative is abusing power of attorney?
Yes, an elderly person can regain control over their life if a relative is abusing power of attorney by seeking legal help. They can revoke the power of attorney, report the abuse to authorities, and seek protection through legal means such as obtaining a protective order or guardianship. It's important to act swiftly and decisively to protect the elderly person's rights and well-being.
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.
What happens to the power of attorney when someone dies?
When someone dies, the power of attorney becomes invalid and no longer holds any authority.
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 you vote for someone if you have power of attorney in place?
No, individuals with power of attorney cannot vote on behalf of someone else. Voting is a personal right that cannot be delegated to another person through a power of attorney.
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.
What is a financial power of attorney or FPOA?
A financial power of attorney gives someone the authority to conduct business for you.
Can someone other than your wife be your power of attorney?
Yes, you can appoint anybody to hold your power of attorney.
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.
