Power of Attorney Legal Questions and Answers
Can A Bank Refuse to Accept a Power of Attorney?
My father executed his Power of Attorney on 11 May 2005. It was prepared by a lawyer. My stepmother is named as his Attorney-in-Fact. I am his daughter and was named his alternate Attorney-in-Fact. His wife is incompetent to manage his affairs now due to Alzheimers. I have tried to place his POA on the record at his bank after numerous confusions and delay as to it's authe...
06/29/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Maryland | #17252What Form is Used in California to Prove a Principal's Inacapacity?
My husband, who has alzheimers, has a trust. I have a Power of Attorney. Two doctors must sign as to his incompetence. What form should I use for this purpose?
06/20/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: California | #17087Can an Incapacitated Person Sign A Valid Contract During a Lucid Moment?
We have a Durable Power of Attorney for my Mom. We asked her doctor to 'activate' the DPOA per Massachusetts Law by providing a letter certifying that Mom is no longer able to manage her own affairs (the doctor did so). The DPOA was signed, witnessed, and notarized on 5/27/09. Even though we have activated the DPOA, Mom is obviously and undeniably able to make 'simple' choic...
06/19/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Massachusetts | #17083Is a California Power of Attorney still in effect after 30 years?
In 1979, my brother granted and executed a Power of Attorney (Special) regarding a parcel of property that we own togetherness Tenants in Common. The POA was executed in Los Angeles County, Ca and the executive thereof was attested to by a Notary Public. The document was never recorded. But I have the original. The POA does not explicitly refer to any limit of time under whi...
06/12/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: California | #16949How often does a Power of Attorney need to be updated?
I hold a durable Power of Attorney for financial management, executed September 2008. Recently a title company said it was out of date for the closing about to take place. It was no big deal as the co-owner is now able to be present. But how can it possibly be out of date? Am I required to update this Power of Attorney every 6 months or something?
06/04/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Virginia | #16868Does a Power of Attorney make you responsible for another's debt?
My son's partner (not legal) was suddenly became seriously ill in NYC while attending school there. (They are California residents) The partner is unable to attend to his financial matters and my son got a power of attorney to pay his bills etc. What are my son's liabilities? Is he responsible for any bills prior to the onset of illness or any bills regarding medical treatment?...
05/29/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: California | #16815What can I do if I feel my sister has abused her Power of Attorney over my mother?
My sister lives in California. My mother had a stroke in Florida where she lived. My sister took my mother to California for the last 3 years during which time she had my mother make her power of attorney and then deemed her incapable of making any decisions for herself. My sister has now sold my mothers house in Naples, Florida without ever discussing it with me. Do I hav...
05/27/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Illinois | #16796What forms are needed to change beneficiaries on all my bank accounts?
I have received the form, VA-P003A, and want to know if the agent would have the power to change beneficiaries stated by the principal for any or all money market, certificate of deposit, or savings accounts. Please let me know if this power would apply to any of these.
05/27/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Virginia | #16793Hi, My name is Helen Brouwer. My husband is 94 years old. And he is too old, weak and sometimes unhealthy to decide. I want t...
Hi, My name is Helen Brouwer. My husband is 94 years old. And he is too old, weak and sometimes unhealthy to decide. I want to know how to set a power of attorney for medical and financial reason.
05/22/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: California | #16757How do I dissolve a power of attorney that I signed and How do I dissolve a will?
How do I dissolve a power of attorney that I signed and How do I dissolve a will?
05/19/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Texas | #16715