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squeakers55

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Grandma gave my husband POA, it was a leagal form that she purchased at the local store but she wrote in the blanks instead of typing. She gave him a photocopy. Well the time is getting close and I think he should take steps to take more control of grandma's assests. She bounces checks, and tneds to lose money. since he only has a photo copy is it legal? And can he handle real estate transaction if need later.
 


ALawyer

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A POA does NOT give the person named sole power to handle affairs -- the person giving the power retains power to act by herself as well.

Only a court conservatorship can wrest power away from someone, and that can get ugly.

If there is a POA and it is notarized and Durable, and in some states also witnessed, then if the person she appointed and gave the power to might act along with her. He likely should offer to help out, and may be able to convince Grandma to let him handle everything. But if this is going to get heavy, make sure he speaks with counsel as Grandma may resent his getting involved.
 

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