While a misspelled middle name would not automatically invalidate the document, Standard Legal strongly suggests that the document be corrected so that no issues might arise in the future.
Power of Attorney Questions
Answers to Frequently Asked Power of Attorney Questions
What Can I Do About a Sibling with Power of Attorney for My Parent Who is Misusing Funds?
If you believe that your sibling has engaged in criminal conduct (i.e. took cash for personal expenditures, opened credit accounts in the parent’s name for personal use, cashed life insurance policies, etc.), you should contact your local police department concerning the issue. If you wish to recover such funds, or attempt to revoke the Power … Read more
Is a Notary Required When Creating a Power of Attorney Document?
Standard Legal recommends that any Power of Attorney be notarized and witnessed. Many states require notarization of this document, and doing so (even in those states that may not require a notary signature) makes the document “self proving” – meaning that the witnesses would not be required to provide testimony in court to authentic the … Read more
If I Take Power of Attorney for a Friend with Huge Medical Bills, Might I Be Responsible for Payment?
When someone designates another with Power of Attorney, the designate agrees to manage that person’s affairs on his or her behalf. So long as all business is transacted in that person’s name in a legal manner — the ‘legal manner’ being an important element — the designate cannot be made liable for the debts of … Read more
If I Have Power of Attorney, How Do I Sign Legal Documents on Behalf of My Grantor?
If you have been named as “Attorney in Fact” by a Grantor through a Power of Attorney document, there is only one method that any document should ever be signed under this authority.
When Should I Create a Power of Attorney Document?
The choice of when to prepare a Power of Attorney document is completely personal. The decision should be based upon your comfort with the executor having powers over your assets, and your own capacity to make clear decisions.