When u sign power of attorney so your sister can sign for school purposes for my kids does she have the right to file income tax

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   Glen AshmanPro

   East Point Power of Attorney Lawyer

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   Answered January 17, 2013 20:03. Powers of attorney CANNOT be used to enroll children in school, nor can they be used to gain a tax deduction. Did you perhaps sign a guardianship? Without accurate facts it's impossible to answer you.

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   Sam Louis Levine

   Atlanta Car / Auto Accident Lawyer

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   Answered January 19, 2013 08:32. Initially, my answer to your question would be no absent other agency related documentation in full force & effect. However, I need to know more. That's where you come in. If you would like to speak with me, my your wish is my command. I can be reached @ (404) 468-4689. Take care.
   
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   Sarah White

   Marietta Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered January 22, 2013 10:42. I agree with Attorney Ashman. It is difficult to know what type of paperwork you signed without seeing the paperwork. You could have signed guardianship papers, which would give very different powers than a power of attorney would. What the guardianship papers would allow your sister to do would depend on what they said. I recommend you consult with an attorney.

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