Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas
Executing Legal Contracts
In the State of Texas, can a husband sign a legal contract on behalf of the wife without Power of Attorney? For instance, can a husband take out a loan in the wife's name without her permission or knowledge?
Asked on 1/14/08, 7:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Executing Legal Contracts
That would be forgery. Debts incurred during the marriage, are a debt of the community estate, regardless of who signed the documents, but does not give the right to sign the spouse's name without knowledge/permission.
Answered on 1/15/08, 6:42 am
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