Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Power of Attorney

In a Trust Agreement, can the ''grantor and trustee'' give ''power of attorney'' to a ''first successor-cotrustee'' of the Trust Agreement? This POA is to do specific duties regarding a condominium.


Asked on 9/17/07, 12:52 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Power of Attorney

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I don't know that a trustee of a trust can give a power of attorney to another to act on behalf of the trust. I would have to review the instrument and see how it reads.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/18/07, 1:21 am


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