i share power of attorney with this mans niece . he was staying with me , and he caused a little bit of trouble last night and today and i have gotten him moved out with someone else cause i know longer can take care of due to his mouth and drinking. can he easily make another power of attorney papers out to someone else. if so thats fine with me i just didn't know if it would have to stick with me or can he choose someone else. i sure hope so , he is a very ugley man . by the way he has nothing to offer no home, no money, no nothing . so it don't matter whos power of attorney right.
2007-10-14 14:41:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
HOW DO I REVOKE IT ,,,PLEASE ALL ANSWERS WELCOME . NEED HELP FAST.
2007-10-14 14:49:57 · update #1
OK, THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO THIS SITUATION . THE MAN HAS MOVED IN WITH A COUPLE LIVING RIGHT BEHIND ME AND THEY ARE CHARGEING HIM 700 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR RENT AND THEY HAVE DONE TAKEN EVERY PENNY HE HAS FOR THE RENT AND HE IS ON A FIXED INCOME . WELL THEY ALSO HAVE SINCE LAST NIGHT TOOK ALL HIS PAIN MEDS FROM HIM . HELP.
2007-10-15 04:44:56 · update #2
It can give you the right to make medical decisions if he is unable to do so for himself...and get as petty as decide who can visit during a hospital stay if he is unable to do so. Sounds like you're better off without him!
Since your update - I would suggest you contact Adult Protective Services (like CPS, but for adults) and let them handle the situation. You would be doing him a favor by letting them handle it.
2007-10-14 14:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by jeanne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only the person who GAVE the Power of Attorney can revoke it. Even if it remains active, you are only responsible for actions YOU take under the Power of Attorney. Any actions taken be another person with a Power of Attorney have NO impact on you. If it makes you fell better, you could ask a lawyer about sending a letter to anyone know to be aware of your Power of Attorney informing them that you have renounced the authority you have under the POA. It may not be legally significant, but combined with your failure to exercise the POA, it might reduce any headaches related to the issue.
2007-10-14 15:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to interpret your question.
But it sounds like you and the niece are both holders of the power of attorney (agents) for someone else (the man) -- you each can act as agents for that man.
You, as the holder of the PoA, can always say that you are no longer going to act in that capacity -- unless you have some specific contractual requirement that you take care of this person, he can always rescind the PoA, and you can always quit.
"Revoking" it can only be done by the person who granted the authority -- which sounds like the man. You can terminate it by "abdicating" the authority -- quitting from the role -- which is the same result but different as a legal term.
2007-10-14 14:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well anyone can give anybody power of attorney and unless the old power of attorney is revoked then the one who had the first power of attorney would have standing in the court of law. power of attorney is a dangerous thing to give away to someone you cant or dont trust because they can do anything they want with your property or assets, but property in your name etc. thats why i recommend a limited power of attorney where it is specified what the person holding the power of attorney can and cannot do.
2007-10-14 14:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by gamafoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you revoke the power of attorney. It sounds like it will bring you nothing but grief.
2007-10-14 14:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋