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Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney is a document that allows one person to act in legal matters for another. This can include turning on utilities, making medical decisions, and many other permissions.
876 Questions
Does power of attorney also takes care of estate on items to be sold?
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. The executor handles the estate.
How do you obtain an international power of attorney?
I do not believe that there is such a thing. If you have a POA granted in a proper manner and validated by your own court system (not that they HAVE to be validated) it is good anywhere.
AnswerThere are absolutely no guarantees that a third party will accept your Power of Attorney document that has been validated by your own court system. A POA executed in one country is not necessarily accepted anywhere. You may need to contact the consulates of the countries you plan to visit to determine whether your POA document meets the standards in those countries. You also need to ask yourself some questionsWhat exactly are you looking to accomplish? Are you going to be traveling the world and wanting a companion to sign everything for you or be able to obtain medical care in an emergency? Do you need to send an agent to other countries, one who can sign legal documents on your behalf? In that case, the agent may need to be registered. On such an important matter you should consult with an attorney who could review your situation, discuss your needs and determine what documents or certifications you will need.
Are you responsible for person finances after death with a general power of attorney?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, the power of attorney is no longer valid.
Your power of attorney expired on the death of your mother. You may be able to do things as executor of the estate, so apply to the probate court.
Is it a crime to continue using power of attorney once one is removed as power of attorney?
If the agent knows that the Power of Attorney has been revoked, yes, it can constitute fraud and be charged as a criminal act. However, termination or suspension of an agent's authority or of a power of attorney is not effective as to an agent who, without knowledge of the termination or suspension, acts in good faith under the power of attorney.
Can a Power of Attorney refinance a house?
Yes, you can assign someone else to do the refinance for you as a POA form allows you to have someone act in your place for all financial acts legal under law, you can assign a durable, general, or limited power of attorney form.
How do you sign by power of attorney in Nevada?
An agent under a Power of Attorney would sign the principal's name on the signature line and underneath add, "by Simon Crowell, attorney-in-fact".
How do you obtain a legal power of attorney or medical power of attorney?
A principal who has legal capacity must execute a Power of Attorney voluntarily naming an attorney-in-fact. They must understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, understand the effects that executing the POA will have and they must not be unduly influenced or pressured by someone else to do it. The principal should discuss it with an attorney who can review their situation, listen to their needs, explain their options and explain the consequences.
Most states grant certain statutory powers to an attorney in fact under a POA and those may include power to make medical decisions. A POA may also be specifically constructed to grant only certain powers. Durable POA is effective even after the principal has become incapacitated due to age or illness. A general POA expires when the principal becomes incapacitated.
An attorney-in-fact must be a trustworthy person. They will have complete control over the principal's assets. A POA is a powerful instrument that should always be drafted by an attorney and to fit the needs of the principal. To create a power of attorney a person must:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Intend to give the power to the person designated in the document; and
- Be mentally competent, which means able to understands the document;
- Understand which powers are being granted; and
- Understand which property is affected by the power granted.
Unless you are absolutely sure about what you're doing and fully informed about the consequences, you should consult an attorney. A POA grants sweeping powers to your attorney-in-fact. They will have complete access to and control over your assets and will need to be capable of keeping good records. They should keep an account of all the money coming in and all the money going out by their hand. They must be trustworthy, organized, intelligent, reliable and act in a professional manner where your finances and property are concerned.
A medical power of attorney will enable your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you should become unable to make those decisions for yourself.
Of course not. In the United States an unwed mother has sole custody of her child until the father has established his paternity legally, in court. Then he must petition for custody and/or visitation rights. He cannot make any changes in the custody of the child via a power of attorney.
The unwed mother should exercise her parental rights aggressively and not allow grandparents or the father to take control of her "rights".
How do you get a power of attorney for a deceased sibling?
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, you would apply to be executor of their estate with the probate court.
What is a special power of attorney?
A special or limited power of attorney is used to give your agent the authority to do one specific thing.
What is joint power power of attorney?
This would be the act of having 2 people act in the place for someone else. Although not recommended because if a final decision needs to be met and the 2 cannot agree, it makes for a legal situation.
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Can you undo a power of attorney?
voce deve pedir uma revogação no cartorio onde a procuração foi feita.
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How can I tell if I have a legal power of attorney document in IL?
First, you would need to know who has given you POA in IL.
Does a spouse or someone with power of attorney have access to an incorporated bank account?
It really depends on how the power of attorney is written, and which powers it gives to the agent in fact. It can give the agent the power to sign for the principal in differing capacities. If the principal is a signer on a business account, then yes someone who is the POA can have access to it. However, you can't just walk into a bank and ask to have access to the account, you must bring in your POA documents and have them reviewed by the banks legal department then be formally added on to the account as POA. Keep in mind also that a POA is only valid while the principal is living, and ends when they die or revoke it.
The power of attorney expired on his death. In most cases the spouse gets the estate if there is no will.
What happens to my credit card debt after I die if I have a power of attorney?
If you have money or property - the bills will be paid. If you don't have any money the bills won't be paid.
Can a power of attorney get a medallion signature guarantee?
There isn't any legitimate reason that a power of attorney should not be able to get a medallion signature guarantee. The POA acts in the stead of the authorizer, in effect, the attorney-in-fact does everything the authorizer would do. Only institional policy would prohibit an attorney-in-fact from getting a medallion signature guarantee, which would generally be a drag on customer relations.
If your mother owes 6,000 dollars on her credit cards and you have power of attorney you are no obligated to pay for her expenses. It only means that you handle her money. There are lists and lists of your responsibilities as an Agent, but you do not have to use your money to cover her expenses. You should consult a lawyer and if you haven't been thus far, begin keeping records and recites of every expense your mother needs. This is integral when it comes to paying bills. To prove that you are not financially responsible with your money for her needs. If you keep good records you could potentially be reimbursed for any out of pocket incursions. You should read your power of attorney document thoroughly to fully understand your responsibilities as the Agent.
No. A change in a will must be signed by the testator.
Does power of attorney give you the right to collect rent on your fathers houses?
Yes if you have a general POA or if that power is specifically mentioned in a limited POA and if your father has tenants. The tenants you collect from have the right to see the original POA and should be provided with a copy for their records to show that you arranged for them to pay over the rent to you. They should pay by check made out to your father.
