Not long at all. Some one can give you their power of attorney. It just takes as long as it takes to write it up.
A power of attorney is granted for a living person. It expires on their death and the executor takes over.
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney has no power to do anything, the executor takes over.
A durable power of attorney represents a living person. The will takes effect on the death of the grantor.
The administrator is appoint after death. The power of attorney represents a living person. The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor and the administrator takes over.
It depends on whether the person is living or dead. A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid. Then the Executor takes over.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. The executor handles the estate.
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.
The fact that there is a will doesn't matter. The power of attorney is valid until the death of the person it is associated with, or it is revoked, whichever comes first. The guardian is responsible for taking care of the individual. If the person handing the money (power of attorney) can't agree, they will have to go to the probate court for resolution.
Yes. The POA is extinguished upon the death of the principal.
It only takes a matter of minutes. The document only has to be properly signed according to the local laws.
You mean if you're the father/mother and you're introducing your son and his girlfriend to someone else? Hopefully your son takes presedence... say, "This is my son, Johnny, and his girlfriend, Amanda."