Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Power of attorney
Our grandfather signed a general power of attorney with durable provision for me to act on his behalf last year. It has gotten to the point where he is unable to even sign his personal checks. When I pay his bills using his checks, do I sign his name and initial the signature, just sign his name or sign my name? Thank-you.
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Fla. Durable Power of attorney
>>Our grandfather signed a general power of attorney with durable provision. Do I just sign his name or sign my name?<<
Legally you can just sign your name so long as his name is typed or printed below where you sign. You need to clearly specify that you are signing "FOR" him.
It is also legal for you to sign his name and your own if clearly indicated that it is "for" him.
Initials are not acceptable.
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