Q: What can I do I signed POA to boyfriends mother to get my car out of impound. How do I get my car back?
While my now ex boyfriend and I was in jail. A friend got my car impounded. I could have sold it but I didn’t want to. My daughter’s grandma was even offering to get it out. To give to my daughter but she wanted to put it in her name. I didn’t want to sell it so my boyfriends mom said she would get it out but before I could have it back she wanted to be paid back. I agreed to it I had to sign POA to her to get it out of tow yard. She later some how got another title and now saying it’s in my boyfriends name. What should I do?
A: Whether there is something you can do that would have very good odds in your favor depends on the powers you specifically gave her in the POA. Was the power strictly limited to removing the vehicle from impound in order to give it to you, or was it more general? Either way, a good first step would be to hire an attorney to make a demand, and if the demand fails, file a lawsuit IF the facts are in your favor. Schedule a consultation with an attorney ASAP to review the POA and the circumstances. Depending on the value of the vehicle, the fees and costs for this endeavor may or may not be worth it. Self-representation in small claims court might be a viable option if the facts are in your favor.
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