My Mother did not use her power of appointment in Texas in her Will - instead she used a carefully worded will naming the assets

Agree with the previous two responses. The purpose of an online forum such as this one is to answer basic legal questions -- not to review and...

Understanding a provision of a Will

Agree with Mr. Martinson. I am changing the category of your question to "Probate" so you will get more responses.

Do I need to file a POA with the state or county ?

Agree with Mr. Wood. Not a bad idea to record the POA, even if your mother doesn't own any real estate. By recording the POA, you ensure that...

Do I have to have my husband's ID, when I have Durable Power of Attorney, to let an apartment complex run his background?

If they are requiring his ID then give it to them to copy. What's the harm? He certainly doesn't need it in prison, and you can always return...

How to deal with vehicle after death?

Agree with Mr. Shields. If the niece's name is on the title, then she owns the car, and you should allow her to take it.

Do you need a notary for a Healthcare POA?

Agree with Mr. Minnick. As your mother is in Florida, you will need a Florida health care directive, which should be prepared by a Florida...

Is a warranty deed the best protection for siblings who are left real estate by parents?

First of all, as this is not a power of attorney question, I am changing the category of your question to "Estate Planning." In addition, without...

Agree with Mr. Martinson. Technically speaking, your son was merely "nominated" to serve as Executor in his spouse's will. The Executor is...

If I give my mother Power Of Attorney can she sign a marriage license?

Unfortunately, the answer is NO. Although a lot of POA's are broadly worded these days, there are still certain things that a person cannot do,...

Can anything be done civilly about a fraudulent joint tax return if I didn't find out until the statute of limitations is up?

This is not really a power of attorney question. As your question involves what is essentially a marital dispute, I am changing the category of...