It does not happen automatically. However, there are limited instances where both will be held accountable for certain debts and actions.
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies. You need to petition the probate court to be appointed the representative of her estate.
I'm sure a power of attorney must state exactly what it can be used for, You probably could get a marriage license but if he is in jail, how exactly are you going to get married. You still need the other person to speak the vows in front of a magistrate or judge.
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.
No, you do not need a lawyer to obtain a power of attorney in Texas.
Yes. You should be sure to have a general power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney.
Yes, all power of attorney forms need to be notarized.
Yes, If you are still Legally Married to him he is obligated to by law to take care of you and your children if there are any. You would need to contact an Attorney.
If you have given the individual the ability to represent you, yes, they can. Note that a power of attorney ends at the death of the grantor. You need to be careful who you give a power of attorney to and limit it to specific transactions or time frames.
No. The wife doesn't need a Power of Attorney because her husband executed one. If the wife is "on her husband's account" then it's a joint account and the wife can still do her own banking. However, if the wife wants to be able to have someone else do her banking for her then she will also need to execute a POA naming the daughter as her attorney-in-fact.
You wouldn't need one, as a power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, a power of attorney would no longer be valid. You need letters of authority to close the estate.
Yes, but you will need to add the California Notary Addendum to make it valid.
You can get that type of power of attorney directly from the taxing authority.