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If a person who has Power of Attorney is in debt and creditors come after them, can the person they are the agent for be liable?

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 22, 2014

Hello, The assets in the POA belong solely to the Principal and the Agent is appointed to administer the POA solely on the Principal's behalf. ...

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Is there such thing as a: " WILL-TRUSTEE " without a will?

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 22, 2014

Hello, Depending on the circumstances, in general, if there is a trust, there is usually no need for probate or to go to court [unless there is...

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Executer trustee/brother removed.me from trust So he could collect more $$. is this legal???

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 22, 2014

Hello, If your Dad's trust was his living trust, when he passed it became irrevocable and your brother, as successor trustee, responsibility is...

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What happens to a mentally ill person who's power of attorney dies

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

Hello, Hopeful the Principal -- person giving the power -- had a back up agent. If not, if the Principal is mentally incompetent, then a...

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Father's estate and trust: Pa left a trust to care for mom: listing us 3 children . Brother gets all?

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 21, 2014

Hello, Not sure what is your question?

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My mothers first poa is my son and he is taking over. My fathers first is my mother. Can he take over my fathers second because

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Hello, As to your Father's POA, your Father would have to specifically name your son as the back-up agent to your Mom, who is the primary agent...

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Financial Power of Attorney verses name on account

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Hello, One Family member has POA -- [let's call her FM1] -- over another family member who is ill [FM2]. You state that a group of family...

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Who handles estate after person dies doesn't power of attorney end

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Hello, You are correct, once the principal -- person who granted the authority to act on their behalf -- the "power" -- dies, then the POA is no...

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Mother died sister that is astrainged from family says she and a non blood relative have power of attorney. mom has real estate

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please note that upon the death of Mom the power of attorney was terminated. You state that your...

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How can one sign a power of attorney (durable or medical) if they cannot sign their name?

Ivette's answer | Answered on January 18, 2014

Hello, Unfortunately she is not mentally competent, so you will need to get an elderly guardianship for your Mother-in-law. This is a legal...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

If a person who has Power of Attorney is in debt and creditors come after them, can the person they are the agent for be liable?

Is there such thing as a: " WILL-TRUSTEE " without a will?

Executer trustee/brother removed.me from trust So he could collect more $$. is this legal???

What happens to a mentally ill person who's power of attorney dies

Father's estate and trust: Pa left a trust to care for mom: listing us 3 children . Brother gets all?

My mothers first poa is my son and he is taking over. My fathers first is my mother. Can he take over my fathers second because

Financial Power of Attorney verses name on account

Who handles estate after person dies doesn't power of attorney end

Mother died sister that is astrainged from family says she and a non blood relative have power of attorney. mom has real estate

How can one sign a power of attorney (durable or medical) if they cannot sign their name?