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You must have that person appoint you as their agent by executing a power of attorney document that is compliant with your state's laws. You can have the POA drafted by an attorney who can tailor it to fit your needs or you can find the forms online at a legal forms database. See link provided below.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAny legally competent person (the principal) has the right to choose another person(s) to act as their attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. You do not have the right to make that choice for someone else. If the principal wishes to make a change they must revoke the original POA and execute a new one naming a new attorney in fact.
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∙ 15y agoAn attorney-in-fact acting under a POA should sign the principal's name on the signature line. Beneath that line they should print their OWN name, as attorney-in-fact for the principal.
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How do you sign as attorney in fact under a power of attorney in California?
If acting as an attorney-in-fact then you must sign the person's name on the signature line and write "Acting as POA for (principal's name)" underneath.
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".
Can a wife sign a rental agreement in her husband name?
Not unless she is his attorney in fact under a power of attorney.
How do you notorize as an attorney in fact?
When you sign a document under a Power of Attorney you sign the principal's name on the signature line. Underneath you print "By Jane Doe as attorney-in-fact for John Doe".
How do you sign a check as an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney?
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Who is the agent in a power of attorney?
Yes, then the officers who can sign for that company can sign documents for the principal. This is done all the time in the mortgage industry when banks appoint other banking institutions as their attorney-in-fact.
Do the attorney-in-fact signs the power of attorney?
Some states do require the attorney-in-fact to also sign the form.
Does power of attorney have to be present for will to be signed?
No. The testator must sign their own will. The attorney in fact is not needed.
Is it legal for the attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney to sign a DNR and make themselves the benficiary of bank assets?
The power of an attorney-in-fact under a General Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal becomes incapacitated. An attorney-in-fact under a Durable Power of Attorney, or Medical Power of Attorney, can sign a Do Not Resuscitate Order. However, they cannot execute any instrument naming themselves as beneficiary of the patient's assets. Self dealing by a legal fiduciary is against the law. The decedent's property will pass according to the terms of their will or according to the state laws of intestacy if they had no will. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.If the situation mentioned in the question occurred it should be discussed with an attorney and brought to the attention of the court.The power of an attorney-in-fact under a General Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal becomes incapacitated. An attorney-in-fact under a Durable Power of Attorney, or Medical Power of Attorney, can sign a Do Not Resuscitate Order. However, they cannot execute any instrument naming themselves as beneficiary of the patient's assets. Self dealing by a legal fiduciary is against the law. The decedent's property will pass according to the terms of their will or according to the state laws of intestacy if they had no will. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.If the situation mentioned in the question occurred it should be discussed with an attorney and brought to the attention of the court.The power of an attorney-in-fact under a General Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal becomes incapacitated. An attorney-in-fact under a Durable Power of Attorney, or Medical Power of Attorney, can sign a Do Not Resuscitate Order. However, they cannot execute any instrument naming themselves as beneficiary of the patient's assets. Self dealing by a legal fiduciary is against the law. The decedent's property will pass according to the terms of their will or according to the state laws of intestacy if they had no will. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.If the situation mentioned in the question occurred it should be discussed with an attorney and brought to the attention of the court.The power of an attorney-in-fact under a General Power of Attorney is extinguished when the principal becomes incapacitated. An attorney-in-fact under a Durable Power of Attorney, or Medical Power of Attorney, can sign a Do Not Resuscitate Order. However, they cannot execute any instrument naming themselves as beneficiary of the patient's assets. Self dealing by a legal fiduciary is against the law. The decedent's property will pass according to the terms of their will or according to the state laws of intestacy if they had no will. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.If the situation mentioned in the question occurred it should be discussed with an attorney and brought to the attention of the court.
Is it legal to buy a car under someones name if you have power of attorney but they are not aware of the situation?
No. Self-dealing by the attorney-in-fact is a violation of law. The only authority under the POA is to sign instruments on behalf of and at the request of the principal. If the power is used for personal purposes such as to purchase, register and insure a car under the principal's name, the attorney-in-fact would be placing the principal and their property exposed to creditors and lawsuits. The attorney-in-fact would be committing fraud. An attorney-in-fact is in a position of trust and therefore must be trustworthy.
Who can sign if a power of attorney names more than one attorney-in-fact and states jointly or severally?
Generally, that language means the attorneys-in-fact can sign together or alone for the principal.
Who is the principal on power of attorney?
The principal is the person granting the power of attorney. The grant is valid until revoked or the person dies.
