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Normally, a person gets power of attorney over someone who is incapable to make decisions for themselves.
For example, if you are in a coma, somebody has to make your decisions for you.
One who has power of attorney can decide what kind of medical treatments you will undergo.
For example:
Alan and Barb are married. Alan is in a terrible car accident and goes to the hospital. Barb has power of attorney. Barb can allow the doctor to let Alan die naturally, or she can give the doctor to provide life saving treatment.
This demonstrates the importance of a living will. A living will gives directions about what kind of care you want to receive. For example, I have a living will that states that if I am a vegetable with no chance of recovery, I do not want to be placed on life support. I also list my wife and my father as having power of attorney, because I think that they will follow my wishes if I can't say what I want.
Another View: A "General POA" has nothing to do with the ability to manage the medical affairs of the grantor.
"A General Power of Attorney is a legal document which gives the person you choose (the agent) the power to manage your assets and financial affairs while you are alive. The document must be signed by you (the principal) while you have the required legal capacity to give your agent clear and concise instructions. The appointment may be for a fixed period and can be revoked by you at any time providing you still have the legal capacity to do so. A power of attorney ceases when you die. The executor named in your will then takes over the responsibilities of your estate." (source: see below link)
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Can 2 persons be named to living will power of attorney?
While a living will typically does not carry with it a power of attorney, the general rule is that a person can name as many people to have a power of attorney as he/she wishes, but it would complicate matters to name more than one.
Who is currently holding the cabinet of attorney general?
No one. The attorney general does not have his own cabinet. Or, the nails are holding the cabinet of the attorney general to the wall.
Can a power of attorney be for one transaction?
Yes and you must specify so in the power of attorney paper. That's called a specific power of attorney.
How can one obtain a general power of attorney?
To obtain a general power of attorney, one must draft a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions on their behalf. This document must be signed and notarized to be legally valid. It is recommended to consult with a lawyer to ensure the document meets all legal requirements.
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.
An instrument containing an authorization for one to act as?
Legal Power of Attorney Medical Power of Attorney
Name one job of the legislative branch of government?
district attorney or attorney general
What is the name of the written document authorizing another to act as one's agent?
It is called a Power of Attorney. Specifically, if it is designated as a Limited Power of Attorney, the scope of authority granted is limited to the transactions specified in it. If it is designated as a General Power of Attorney, the holder of it may generally do all of those things on behalf of the grantor as the grantor may do for him/herself.
Does a person have to be an attorney in order to be attorney general?
In the United States, a person does not have to be an attorney to serve as Attorney General in all states, but having a law degree and legal experience is typically preferred for the role. Requirements may vary by state and country.
What is the plural of this compound nouns attorney-general?
Yes, the singular is Attorney General, the plural is Attorneys General. It is usual to have just one attorney advising an administration, this person would be that administration's Attorney General. However a number of administrations (eg the states comprising the US of A) would each have an Attorney General and collectively these many attorneys would be referred to as the Attorneys General of the states.
What are power of attorney forms?
A power of attorney form is an instrument containing an authorization for one to act. Download durable power of attorney forms for health care from the original provider.
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.
