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A POA expires when the principal dies. They have no power over the estate or the beneficiary.
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∙ 12y agoThe principal can revoke the power of attorney. The court can suspend or terminate a power of attorney.
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Can you legally stop a financial decision by your mother without power of attorney?
You must be a court appointed guardian to over-ride your mother's decisions. A Power of Attorney does not give you that type of authority.
Would a general power of attorney override a tax sale or stall a tax lien auction?
No, it would not over ride due process. The power of attorney could ask for a delay while they sort things out.
When a person has power of attorney are they supposed to follow all wishes of the deceased?
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.
Why need a will and not a power of attorney?
A power of attorney is granted for a living person. It expires on their death and the executor takes over.
Can an elderly person regain control over his life if a relative is abusing power of attorney?
Yes, an elderly person can regain control over their life if a relative is abusing power of attorney by seeking legal help. They can revoke the power of attorney, report the abuse to authorities, and seek protection through legal means such as obtaining a protective order or guardianship. It's important to act swiftly and decisively to protect the elderly person's rights and well-being.
What are the power of attorneys rights over a parent that is of sound mind?
The Power of Attorney has no rights over a parent of sound mind. The power of attorney is given by the parent and can be withdrawn at any time. And the power of attorney automatically ends upon the grantor's death.
Does a Power of Attorney provide authority over the estate?
No. A Power of Attorney expires immediately upon the death of the principal.
Can my brothers girlfriend file for power of attorney?
You do not file for power of attorney. This is a power that one person grants over themselves to another person. If the girlfriend would like to give you power of attorney over her, she need only obtain the proper documents and execute them.
My father has power of attorney over my mother if he dies does it transfer to his executor?
No. A Power of Attorney expires immediately upon the death of the principal or the attorney-in-fact unless the Power of Attorney document provides for a named successor.
Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.
Does an administrator have more say than the power of attorney?
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.
Siblings are fighting over power of attorney.. who is first in line for the power of attorney?
A person can choose whoever they want as their attorney-in-fact. There is no legal order they must follow. It is the free choice of the principal as to who they name as attorney-in-fact under their Power of Attorney document.
