That depends on how the initial Power of Attorney is drafted. It can be set up so they may act independently or so that they must each sign every document or check together. It should be discussed and analyzed ahead of time to avoid confusion.
The power of attorney terminates on the death of the principle. At that point the family makes decisions.
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.
You can use a health care power of attorney to grant somebody the authority to make health care decisions for you.
No, a power of attorney is no longer valid after the individual's death.
No, a medical power of attorney ONLY applies to health care decision-making.
The purpose of a power of attorney document is to legally authorize someone to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, especially in situations where the person is unable to make decisions for themselves.
The purpose of the durable medical power of attorney is to name another person to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Yes, having power of attorney can make you legally responsible for the actions and decisions made on behalf of the individual you are representing.
No, an executor does not have the power of attorney to make decisions on behalf of the deceased individual. The executor's role is to carry out the instructions in the deceased person's will and manage their estate, but they do not have the authority to make decisions on the deceased person's behalf.
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
No, an executor and a power of attorney are not the same. An executor is responsible for managing a deceased person's estate, while a power of attorney is appointed to make decisions on behalf of someone who is alive but unable to do so themselves.
1) Each individual person makes his/her own healthcare decisions.2) Parents make the healthcare decisions for their children.3) Whoever has been given 'power of attorney' makes the healthcare decisions for the person they have 'power of attorney' for. They would carry out the persons wishes when 'power of attorney' was handed to someone. (For example: My wife has 'power of attorney' for me in case I am incapacitated in a comma. My basic wishes are stated in the document. My wife knows my feelings, and is under obligation to decide in accordance with my previously expressed and written wishes.)