Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Power of Attorney

If one was to have Power of Attorney over their parent's financial affairs, can debt-collectors (for the parent's debts) go after that person's ( the one with Power of Attorney) assets in order to collect? Does the person with Power of Attorney become personally responsible (from their own monies) for paying the parent's debts?


Asked on 2/21/04, 1:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Schomer Schomer Law Group

Re: Power of Attorney

No. The only risk comes when you jointly own assets.

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Answered on 2/23/04, 2:06 pm
Jill Zimmerman Law Office of Jill Zimmerman

Re: Power of Attorney

No. (Replied just in case you wanted to hear it from 2 attorneys)

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Answered on 2/23/04, 6:46 pm


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