by Blainey » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:37 am
You can't refuse, but you can transfer power of attorney to someone else It would be odd for one person to grant power-of-attorney to someone who didn't want it, but once someone has power of attorney, they also have the power to transfer that power to someone else. For example, a man grants power-of-attorney to his wife in his will. She feels unable to act reasonably because of the grief she is suffering. She may then transfer the power-of-attorney to a third party.The following is true for New York, but may also be true elsewhere: As of January 1997, the statutory short-form Power of Attorney provides space to appoint an alternate or substitute Agent. A substitute Agent can act if the first Agent is unable or unwilling to act for you. It is generally a good idea to appoint a substitute Agent. Sources: http://www.oag.state.ny.us/seniors/pwrat.html EddieNygma 84 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.