Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
If your married and dying can you designate anyone other than your spouse to control your money
2 Answers from Attorneys
Generally speaking, you can name anyone you choose to be your Agent (under a Power of Attorney during your lifetime) or your Personal Representative/Executor (to administer your estate upon your death); however, you can only give control over your own assets, not your spouse's assets or your spouse's share of community property assets. I recommend you speak with an attorney in your state of residence to discuss your rights more fully.
Yes. You can designate anyone you trust.
We can certainly assist with the preparation of a simple will, power of attorney, and even a Health Care Power of attorney.
Please call us directly if you are interested in these documents.
/s/ Rich J. Peters
R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.
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Phoenix, Arizona 85004
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