does anyone know anything about power of attorney?
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I would say not, for the simple reason that whatever the circumstances in which the power of attorney has been granted, they end on the death of the person concerned.  From that moment onwards, others take over, either as executors of the will, if it is a valid will, or under letters of administration.  It is therefore of no concern to the person having the power of attorney what the contents of the will might be.  Indeed, it might give rise to their interfering in some way with the property of the person whose affairs they are looking after in the light of their knowledge of the will's contents.  If the person whose affairs are being taken care of was of sound mind when making the will, then the will should stand, as it reflects the testator's intentions, and nothing should be done to frustrate the carrying out of those expressed wishes.  To do so would amount to an abuse of power.
234906
It depends on if it is a limited power of attorney, or a full power of attorney.  If it is limited, it depends on the stipulations listed.
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Its a pity people feel the need to answer questions when they really have no idea what the correct answer is. There are different types of power of attorney and for a better insight into what they are I suggest you try the link below.
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Chslaw is giving you good advice.  I could add that a Power of Attorney may be very general (to act for an invalid?) or very specific (to sell a car?) and can be open ended or void on a certain date.  Before you see an attorney, both parties should have a clear idea what the Power of Attorney is intended to do.  Also, most law offices will give you one free consultation to discuss the nature of your problem and will estimate their fee for you if they can help you.\n\nIt may help to understand that the term attorney stems from the word tournament from the days of jousting with lances from horseback.  A knight could joust on behalf of another noble, in their place.  An attorney jousts for you. Lawyer is an easier term being one who works the law as a sawyer still saws wood.  Good luck.
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Really, you need a lawyer to help out with this situation. You need to file suit to get power of attorney for your parent, unless she had some sort of will that named one. The site below will help you find (low cost) legal aid.
687956
Your attorney in fact holds a signed document from you granting him or her power of attorney to act on your behalf.  A general durable power of attorney allows a person to act as if he is you - take money from your bank account, buy or sell property, or sign contracts on your behalf.  He can't make a will for your or, in almost all states, make your medical decisions.  Only you can sign a will and you need a special health care proxy to make medical decisions.  And a power of attorney can be limited in time (expiring after a year, say) or ability (only bank acounts, no real estate).
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You need to provide more details about what you are trying to accomplish.  In most states, a power of attorney must be signed and witnessed or notarized.  But there MAY be times when a power of attorney could be given by email depending on the circumstances.
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It seems, unless you have Power of Attorney to do so, it is illegal to sign anyone else's name to a legal document.  You can not bind another to an agreement by signing it.  (There may be stiff consequences for doing so.)\n  \n\nNote:  I am not lawyer.
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Why not contact and attorney and have him/her find out for you?  You might have to pay a fee but at least you would know.  I do not think the police would give you that info over the phone and short of going there and asking, an attorney might be the best option.
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its something that protects the persons rights, and any information whether big or small. The information is only given to the persons  power of attorney or a family member that is on their face sheet. the person in the nursing home have the right to say who can ask about their well being as far as health,mental or physical.
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A full power of attorney grants your agent (the attorney-in-fact) the right to anything you can legally do.  A limited power of attorney grants your agent the right to do only the acts specified.  Normally a power of attorney is in effect only for so long as the principal is capable of granting a power of attorney.  A durable power of attorney remains in effect even after the principal is incapacitated.  A common durable power of attorney is a durable power of attorney for health care that gives direction in the event that someone no longer has their mental capacity.
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A POA allows institutions to treat you as if you were your husband.  HOWEVER, no one has to accept/recognize the general POA that you are talking about.  I have been drafting these for years.  Clients are surprised when I tell them that.  Generally, most corporations/banks will accept them, its just good business.  That being said, a POA executed 5 years ago would raise some red flags with me.  I dont blame them for questioning it.  Put yourself in their shoes.\n\nSorry.
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I beleive a power of attorney should do the trick.
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i believe it is called probate law. you can contact an attorney referral service and request a free consult via telephone or in person. i wish you all the best of luck.
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Well, technically a wife does gain some rights to act on her husband's behalf when they marry.  But those rights are spotty and open to interpretation.  What's more, some people you deal with may let the spouse act and some may not.\n\nSo the far better practice is to just execute mutual durable general powers of attorney.  A lawyer can draw these up and make sure they're correctly executed for a really reasonable cost.  Then you don't have to worry about whether she does or doesn't have a power or whether it will or won't be recognized; you've got peace of mind at a decent cost.\n\nWARNING:  Many states will not recognize a general power of attorney as being sufficient to make life-end medical decisions for your spouse.  You will have to execute a separate health care proxy/living will.
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If the trustee of a trust gave someone power of attorney, then it is possible... as the power of attorney may have the right to act on the trustees behalf if the limitations allow it.  So my first advice would be to get your hands on the POA and read it.  POA is only voided if it is revoked or upon death of the trustee.
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Was the Power of attorney signed while the person was legally of sound mind?  If so then the person named in the POA can legally do whatever the POA states.  If there's no limit on them selling house, etc then they can do it regardless of the state of the person now.   A POA only becomes null upon death of the person or when it is revoked by that person (and they must be of sound mind when revoking it). \n\nThat's the danager of a POA until it's revoked the person named can do anything the person signing the POA could do unless it states otherwise.\n\nTherefore there is NO crime if the POA was signed while the person was legally of sound mind.