Attorney Frederick has given you a great answer. The trustee contols the assets in the trust. You can give POA's to whoever to control assts and...

The grantor as you call it is the person that needs to sign. If you are tallking about the person that is to receive the POA-they do not have to be...

Regarding a General Power of Attorney, does the Principle have to be present to sign when the document is drafted?

They have to sign the document with witnesses and notary and it is not necessary to be there when the document is drafted. For example-a client...

What is involved in becoming power of attorney?

Mom would have to agree and sign a POA. Dad could sign a POA if still competent. If Dad is not competent-you would need a court appointed...

Insolvet Estate in California Probate.

Attorney Hansen is correct-you already have an attorney-so it would be improper for another attorney to advise you.

I had a power of attorney done by a notary and realized afterwards that the acknowledgment and acceptance of appointment of

No-should be redone.

Can my brother charge me rent on property that is legally mine?

I guess you could argue this either way. For example-you could figure out a reasonable rent for you and then reduce it by 1/2 because you own...

Do I have to pay rent to my family, if I'm entitled to one/third of the property that I'm tending and currently living in?

The fair way to proceed would be to compute a fair rent and subtract the amount by 1/3(your ownership) and also subtract 2/3's of the expenses you...

Can I sell items belonging to my mother if they are in my home? Do I need the POA of finances permission?

It does not appear that you have the power to sell your mother's assets. You need to coordinate this effort with your daughter-the POA.

My mom pased away about 4 months ago and left me Durable Power of Attorney, is it still valid.

The power of attorney is void upon death. You should see an attorney about staying the home and how to protect the money accounts.