Legal Question in Elder Law in California

durable power of attorney

If my husband signs a durable power of attorney to take over his father's financial and medical affairs, will that make him responsible for his father's past debts? His father has a car that is behind in payments, and will most likely be repossessed, so will my husband be responcible for that debt? My husband has also recently added himself to his father's bank account, so will this repossession of the car affect my husband's credit standing?


Asked on 4/01/08, 1:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: durable power of attorney

No, except possibly as to the bank account. Being a joint signatory on the account shouldn't affect the credit, but that is not a 'guaranty'. Ask the bank itself for their opinion; they're in the credit business.

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Answered on 4/01/08, 2:41 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: durable power of attorney

No, no and no

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Answered on 4/01/08, 9:13 pm


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