Dennis: My sister and I are joint power of attorney for an incapacitated aunt. Her condo will be going up for sale. My sister sold and donated some of her house items, jewelry and furniture. She and my mother took the money for what was sold. Are they entitled to this? Doesn't the money need to go into my aunt's bank account? If they kept the items from her house like jewelry are they allowed? If they don't sell it what do they do with it? Also, I am the executor of the will but I don't think … [Read more...] about Ask Dennis Sandoval about a Power of Attorney
Understanding the Power in a Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney, or POA, is among the most common estate planning tools. Most people, at some point in their life, either create a POA or act as an Agent under a POA created by someone else. Unfortunately, a Power of Attorney is also one of the most frequently abused legal documents. One reason for that is that all too often the person creating the POA does not truly understand the power and authority conveyed in the document. With that in mind, the Riverside elder lawyers at Sandoval Legacy … [Read more...] about Understanding the Power in a Power of Attorney
Probate Law, Powers of Attorney, and Incapacity Planning
As a probate law firm, we have a thorough understanding of matters that are handled by the probate court. This court serves a very valuable purpose, but strangely enough, it can be a good idea to avoid it in some cases, and this can be done through the proper planning. One role of the probate court would be to appoint a conservator if it ever becomes necessary. This is an individual that would be empowered to make decisions on behalf of an incapacitated adult. The clients we serve reside mainly … [Read more...] about Probate Law, Powers of Attorney, and Incapacity Planning
