Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Estate wills
can a person whom is a convicted felon be a power of attorney on a will
Asked on 3/07/07, 3:29 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Frank J. Pyle
Probate Attorney Throughout Florida
Re: Estate wills
A power of attorney is a document signed by someone giving someone else the authority to do something for the signer while the signer is still alive. A will is a document stating to whom you wish your assets to go upon your death and appointing an executor or personal representative to handle the process. Although I do not know of any reason a convicted felon could not be given power of attorney, a convicted felon is not allowed to act as executor or personal representative under a will.
Answered on 3/07/07, 4:04 pm
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: Estate wills
I never heard of a POA on a will.
Answered on 3/07/07, 3:38 pm
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