Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Re: Power of Attorney

Yes. There is no obligation to name a spouse. Even if this were a first marriage and you were both the parents of this child he wants to name, he is still at liberty to name the child. So are you, if you have any children from a previous marriage.

If it is any comfort to you this is not unusual to name the blood relative. If you want to have a free chat with me on the perils involved when "step" relatives are involved you can go to my website www.legacylaws.com and call the number on my home page.

If I am not in, Amanda, my secretary has my calendar and can schedule you for a free phone chat. It sounds like you may need some peace of mind on how to help your husband in this situation-and protect yourself.

You may also find helpful the link on my website on second marriage estate planning.

Be well.

Re: Power of Attorney

any person of legal age can hold a power of attorney irrespective of the marriage status of the grantor.

Re: Power of Attorney

any person of legal age can hold a power of attorney irrespective of the marriage status of the grantor.

Re: Power of Attorney

He can name anyone of legal age he chooses. The key part of that phrase is HE can choose. It is not up to his daughter, no matter how much she insists.