Legal Question in Personal Injury in Washington
durable power attorney
I have durable power of attorney for my mother.doI need (special power of attorney) to file a lawsuit on her behalf
Asked on 6/26/09, 2:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ann Sattler
Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.
Re: durable power attorney
It depends on what the power of attorney says as to whether you have authority to do so or not.
Serving as attorney-in-fact you have potential liability and it is advised to seek legal counsel before embarking on such a serious matter as an attorney-in-fact. If it does not have merit, you could have liability for initiating such an action on her behalf.
We regularly represent fiduciaries such as an attorney-in-fact (and have sued many too) if you are in need of assistance.
Answered on 6/26/09, 2:16 pm