When are some exceptions when a client should use "Power of Attorney"?

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Great question for an attorney.

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It depends.

Apr 08, 2017 06:46 AM

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Are you in law school or real estate school?

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Years ago I used them for clients who lived far away who wanted to take advantage of govt cost share programs.

These days with docusign and other apps, there is no real need to assume that liability.

Apr 07, 2017 10:19 PM

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When the client cannot sign papers themselves, are incapactated or out of the country the POA works well.

Apr 07, 2017 08:17 PM

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There is no "Should" that I know of

Apr 07, 2017 07:56 PM

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A very personal choice, based on the individual circumstances.

Apr 07, 2017 06:44 PM

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That really should be determined by an attorney

Apr 07, 2017 06:33 PM

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Ask an attorney.

Apr 07, 2017 06:31 PM

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See a real attorney first

Apr 07, 2017 06:25 PM

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Apr 09, 2017 06:08 PM

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We have a one going on now. One is out of the country and won't be back for months so it's easier for them to do POA.

Apr 08, 2017 04:51 PM

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When they cannot attend closing.

Apr 08, 2017 06:44 AM

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Only as a last resort if they can't make it to the closing. FedEx or UPS over night works well too.

Apr 08, 2017 06:23 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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there are many scenarios.... that's a discussion to have with an attorney....

Apr 08, 2017 06:22 AM

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Mostly when the client is not able to take part in the transaction themselves.

Apr 08, 2017 06:14 AM

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When the person is not available.

Apr 08, 2017 06:09 AM

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If your client is out of town or perhaps not well, this works out for all

Apr 08, 2017 06:04 AM

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Consult legal counsel.

Apr 08, 2017 04:44 AM

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Great question depending on situation.

Apr 08, 2017 04:43 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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What is this question? Are you asking when is a POA used or what conditions don't allow a POA to be used.

Apr 08, 2017 03:59 AM

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Praful Thakkar

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When client cannot remain present to sign the necessary paperwork.

Apr 07, 2017 11:06 PM

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When the client cannot sign papers themselves, are incapactated or out of the country the POA works well

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Exceptions? No exceptions, just reasons.

They need to use one when they can't be present or available to sign.

Apr 08, 2017 06:54 PM

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Very good legal question.

Apr 08, 2017 04:38 PM

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Often used in a limited way when a client is unavailable to sign.

Apr 08, 2017 11:38 AM

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There are several Attorneys who are ActiveRain members; perhaps one of them will show up to answer your question.

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

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An attorney would be the one to ask.

Apr 08, 2017 10:23 AM

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Jeff Pearl

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When an attorney suggests to them that they should use a power of attorney.

Apr 08, 2017 10:10 AM

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Away like owner being overseas at closing. The power of attorney needs to be wet signature.

Apr 08, 2017 07:41 AM

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Olga Simoncelli

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I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at... A POA is used when the principal is absent, but what do you mean by "exceptions"?

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Years ago I used them for clients who lived far away who wanted to take advantage of govt cost share programs.

These days with docusign and other apps, there is no real need to assume that liability.
When the client cannot sign papers themselves, are incapactated or out of the country the POA works well.
A very personal choice, based on the individual circumstances.
Dial 1-900-Lawyer-it-Up and kick those nasty thoughts... baby got legal representation.
We have a one going on now. One is out of the country and won't be back for months so it's easier for them to do POA.
Only as a last resort if they can't make it to the closing. FedEx or UPS over night works well too.
there are many scenarios.... that's a discussion to have with an attorney....
Mostly when the client is not able to take part in the transaction themselves.
If your client is out of town or perhaps not well, this works out for all
What is this question? Are you asking when is a POA used or what conditions don't allow a POA to be used.
When client cannot remain present to sign the necessary paperwork.
When the client cannot sign papers themselves, are incapactated or out of the country the POA works well
Exceptions? No exceptions, just reasons.

They need to use one when they can't be present or available to sign.
Often used in a limited way when a client is unavailable to sign.
There are several Attorneys who are ActiveRain members; perhaps one of them will show up to answer your question.
When an attorney suggests to them that they should use a power of attorney.
Away like owner being overseas at closing. The power of attorney needs to be wet signature.
I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at... A POA is used when the principal is absent, but what do you mean by "exceptions"?