Q: my husband and I jointly own new vehicles with clear titles, don't yet have wills but intend for them to go to our son.
If we appoint him POA with the ADOT MVD form 48-1001 can he transfer the titles to his name in case we are unable to before our wills are drawn up? could he also do that with a durable generable POA?
A: An agent under a power of attorney cannot usually transfer assets to himself. That is typically considered self-dealing and not allowed. On the other hand, you may look into ADOT MVD Form 96-0561, Beneficiary Designation for Vehicle Title Transfer Upon Death, and really you should get a last will and testament in place.
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