Q: Am i liabel for a person who assigned me as POA? Not filed in court. Given to bank and hospital. Notarized.
Florida. Need to know if i assumed any liability
A: If you were given power of attorney, that doesn't make you liable for the debts of the principal (the person who signed the POA), if that's what you are asking.
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As a person named to be a persons POA, you are not personally liable for the debts or obligations of the granting party on the POA. However, you need to be careful to read thoroughly any documents that you sign, especially medical documents to ensure that you are signing only as POA and not as a guarantor of the debt of the person who appointed you as POA.
Good Luck,
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