Power of Attorney Question

[Wolf88]

In reading the post below about medical POAs, it got me thinking about a question I have had regarding regular POAs. I do have POA with my LO and since I really haven't had to use it up to this point (but I need to now), whose name do you sign on what ever document you need to sign? I have to get his license plates renewed and the form needs to be signed before sending it in. Do I just sign his name, or do I sign mine or both with 'under POA' next to it? Thanks for any info!!

[Dazzler]

Ask the agency that you're using it for...they will tell you.  Usually you sign your own name...you are acting for them.  POA's are no longer active at time of death BTW, people sometimes think these are good forever.  They cannot be used if the person dies.  They're only valid as long as the named person is alive.

If you're using this for something being sent into the state you'd better include a copy with your request...or just sign his name and skip the POA part....

[allgone]

I would call and ask.  In my experience usually places will have you sign your name and include a copy of the signed POA.

[wifey]

In a lot of cases, the agency that you are working with will want to see the original POA...you sign your name and/or his....whichever that particular company, agency, etc. needs.  There is usually not a problem.

[HisGirl]

I had my son's plates renewed with a POA when he was locked up. I just took the POA and registration and showed it to them.

I did the same thing to draw money out of his bank account. They did have me fill out a card when I first presented the document so that I did not have to bring in everytime.

Neither the bank or DMV gave me any problems.

[chucksgirl]

My LO has been in for a month now. He does not have a POA, medical or otherwise. We are now running into some issues where he needs one. How does he go about this?  Any help is much appreciated.

[Marks_guy]

He can go to the law library and get a copy of a POA, and start the process. You can also download the one we have listed here on IPT and do it yourself. Just be aware that some prisons only accept one from themselves.

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/topic,15720.0.html

[waitingagain]

I have a POA for my L/O for medical and legal. I called to Dixon last Friday to get some information on what med's they have him on, because when I seen him on Thursday he was clearly over medicated. He could hardly walk/talk and cried the entire visit. When I called they told me that the POA is only for when they are unable to make decision for themselves and they would need him to sign a paper stating that they could talk to me (he has this in his file already). No one has called me back and they have not been to see him to sign the form.
Does anyone have any advise on what to do next???


waitingagain

[Marks_guy]

In our medical issues board, we have a HIPPA form you can download and fill out. This enables the DOC to discuss his medical issues with you. It is different than a POA.

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/topic,16071.0.html