What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? LA
Elderly person, 66, hospitalized, suffered stroke in brainstem. They were paralyzed, in sleeping state until death. After death, it was discovered a poa was obtained. They used this poa to withdraw large sums of cash, enter safety deposit box, and cash large gas royalty checks(in the principal's name only).
Also discovered, there was NO notary present, at the time principal & one witness "supposedly" signed document. This witness, then took document to other witnesses, for them to sign.(but didnt see them sign the document)
At some point in time, the notary notarized this poa. They notarized this document "for a friend".... and with this document, this agent stole a huge part of inheritence that was for this person's children.
There are 5 signatures on this poa. The 2 witnesses, the notary, the agent and the principal. If the notary was not present at the time these signatures were done, would this make this poa illegal? Is it Valid?
Isnt that the purpose of a notary? To validate the signatures, to witness the actual signing of the document? Are there laws for notary's? Is this Notary misconduct.
Where would I go to report this, if it's illegal?
If this is a crime, and the person was age 66, hospitalized & disabled, would this fall under financial exploitation of the elderly?
They used this poa to with draw large sums of money from banks, is this bank fraud?
I believe these people think they are above the law, because of their status in the community. If it's a crime, they should have to pay for their actions.
I hope someone can answer these questions. I dont know what else to do!
Thank you so much for your time!
Elderly person, 66, hospitalized, suffered stroke in brainstem. They were paralyzed, in sleeping state until death. After death, it was discovered a poa was obtained. They used this poa to withdraw large sums of cash, enter safety deposit box, and cash large gas royalty checks(in the principal's name only).
Also discovered, there was NO notary present, at the time principal & one witness "supposedly" signed document. This witness, then took document to other witnesses, for them to sign.(but didnt see them sign the document)
At some point in time, the notary notarized this poa. They notarized this document "for a friend".... and with this document, this agent stole a huge part of inheritence that was for this person's children.
There are 5 signatures on this poa. The 2 witnesses, the notary, the agent and the principal. If the notary was not present at the time these signatures were done, would this make this poa illegal? Is it Valid?
Isnt that the purpose of a notary? To validate the signatures, to witness the actual signing of the document? Are there laws for notary's? Is this Notary misconduct.
Where would I go to report this, if it's illegal?
If this is a crime, and the person was age 66, hospitalized & disabled, would this fall under financial exploitation of the elderly?
They used this poa to with draw large sums of money from banks, is this bank fraud?
I believe these people think they are above the law, because of their status in the community. If it's a crime, they should have to pay for their actions.
I hope someone can answer these questions. I dont know what else to do!
Thank you so much for your time!