Powers Of Attorney Disagree | What Happens When You Have Two Powers of Attorney
Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But what happens if they can’t resolve a disagreement? It may be necessary to involve the court, and suddenly, you’re in the exact situation you were trying to avoid. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-happens-if-two-people-listed-as-power-of-attorney-disagree
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In this video, we will discuss what happens if two people listed as co-agents for power of attorney do not agree on a decision for their principal. We will answer the following questions: What are the different types of power of attorney?, What is a competent principal?, How is a disagreement between co-agents resolved if the principal is incapacitated?, and What are some ways to avoid conflict between power of attorney co-agents?
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