Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

if i have power of attorney, can i transfer their house over to my name? it will already be left to me in their will.


Asked on 10/19/10, 2:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

No. Period. That would be a breach of your fiduciary duty to your principal; it would foreclose the principal's right to change the beneficiary designation in the will. It would also be using your position as attorney-in-fact to benefit yourself.

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Answered on 10/24/10, 4:00 pm


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