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The type of lava that flows from poas is color purple and it has hot pink streaks from the inner core. The lava is hot...
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The last eruptive period of Poas Volcano in Costa Rica occurred in 2017, with increased activity lasting until early 2018. The eruptions consisted mainly of phreatic explosions and ash emissions.
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Poas Volcano ***
Arenal Volcano **
Miravalles Volcano *
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mount st helens,
mount vesuvious
mount pinatubo
etna
oshima
krakatau
pelee
poas
rabaul
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Costa Rica has 5 active volcanoes: Rincon de la Vieja, Arenal, Irazu, Poas, Turrialba
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The POA was developed in the state of Iowa.
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The old POA should be revoked. The principal shouldn't have competing POAs in circulation.
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== == File a request with the probate court to obtain a copy of the will and any other pertinent documents that have been presented to the court. POAs become null and void upon the death of the grantor.
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Yes, A solid color purebred (father and mother are registered POA) poa pony can be hardship registered, it can be used for breeding purposes, but cannot enter the POA pony shows. Only appaloosa POAs can enter the POAC's Pony shows.
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A POA is a Power of Attorney: a document executed by an individual giving another individual the authority to act on their behalf.
An HOA is an organization set up to manage a particular residential community.
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You need to check the Power of Attorney document, the laws in your state that govern POAs and also with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your rights and obligations. Of course, if possible, that type of action should be directed by the principal if the principal is capable of directing their affairs. Changing beneficiaries is possible under some POAs but that type of action can easily be interpreted as self-dealing, especially if it is done simply to favor a beneficiary of the AIF's choosing. A court would support the beneficiary chosen by the principal without any evidence to support a good reason for any change.
A POA grants sweeping powers. The AIF must make certain they do not act in a manner that is intended to benefit them and is contrary to the interests of the principal. States are passing laws that provide a more strict oversight of AIFs especially to prevent their taking advantage of seniors.
You need to check the Power of Attorney document, the laws in your state that govern POAs and also with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your rights and obligations. Of course, if possible, that type of action should be directed by the principal if the principal is capable of directing their affairs. Changing beneficiaries is possible under some POAs but that type of action can easily be interpreted as self-dealing, especially if it is done simply to favor a beneficiary of the AIF's choosing. A court would support the beneficiary chosen by the principal without any evidence to support a good reason for any change.
A POA grants sweeping powers. The AIF must make certain they do not act in a manner that is intended to benefit them and is contrary to the interests of the principal. States are passing laws that provide a more strict oversight of AIFs especially to prevent their taking advantage of seniors.
You need to check the Power of Attorney document, the laws in your state that govern POAs and also with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your rights and obligations. Of course, if possible, that type of action should be directed by the principal if the principal is capable of directing their affairs. Changing beneficiaries is possible under some POAs but that type of action can easily be interpreted as self-dealing, especially if it is done simply to favor a beneficiary of the AIF's choosing. A court would support the beneficiary chosen by the principal without any evidence to support a good reason for any change.
A POA grants sweeping powers. The AIF must make certain they do not act in a manner that is intended to benefit them and is contrary to the interests of the principal. States are passing laws that provide a more strict oversight of AIFs especially to prevent their taking advantage of seniors.
You need to check the Power of Attorney document, the laws in your state that govern POAs and also with an attorney who can review the situation and explain your rights and obligations. Of course, if possible, that type of action should be directed by the principal if the principal is capable of directing their affairs. Changing beneficiaries is possible under some POAs but that type of action can easily be interpreted as self-dealing, especially if it is done simply to favor a beneficiary of the AIF's choosing. A court would support the beneficiary chosen by the principal without any evidence to support a good reason for any change.
A POA grants sweeping powers. The AIF must make certain they do not act in a manner that is intended to benefit them and is contrary to the interests of the principal. States are passing laws that provide a more strict oversight of AIFs especially to prevent their taking advantage of seniors.
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A number of breeds of horses have the Creme gene which produces buckskin, palomino and smokey black in the Crcr (heterozygous) state and Perlino, Cremello and Smokey Creme in the CrCr (homozygous) state. Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Morgans, Welsh Ponies, miniature horses, POAs, Appaloosas, Lusitanos and many of the warmblood breeds have the dilution genes to produce buckskins.
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it isn't unheard of but it's uncommon to get a positive 7dpo because it takes 6-12 days for implantation and 2-3 days for hcg levels to rise. I myself is addicted to POAS and I am today at 7dpo and I've had some pregnacy symptoms but no sore bbs or actually being sick, just nausea, back pain, pinching in the abdomen and lots of cramps plus creamy, yellowish CM ..I tested about 2 hours ago with two cheep Internet POAS tests and one extremely faint positive and the rest negative, might of been my mind thinking its positive when it was not but then again it could be.. Moral of the story; it was too early to tell.. should take my own advice but it's HARD when TTC! lol it can happen though, good luck! X
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Yes, Poás Volcano is not located on a hotspot. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region where tectonic plates interact, causing volcanic activity. Poás Volcano is situated within the Costa Rican section of the Central American Volcanic Belt, which is formed by the subduction of the Cocos Plate under the Caribbean Plate.
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You should sit down and have a talk with the person who executed the POA. You should arm yourself with information by reading a few articles about POAs online. A POA is an extremely powerful document. You could explain that it gives the attorney-in-fact broad powers over the principle's assets and that power can easily be abused.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---POAS. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter P and 5th letter O and 6th letter A and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are:
leipoas
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the poas is reportly the widest active volcano. It is amost a mile wide and is located in Costa Rica
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No. Generally, a POA that was drafted in one state can be used to execute documents in another state as long as the attorney-in-fact has an original copy of the POA and signs an affidavit stating the POA has not been revoked and the principal has not died. In transactions regarding real estate those documents should be recorded with the deed that was executed under the POA. You need to check the practices and requirements regarding POAs in your particular state.
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It does not happen automatically. However, there are limited instances where both will be held accountable for certain debts and actions.
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It is assumed your son is a minor who is in the care of your mother. You should consult with an attorney to make certain your POA is properly drafted for your state. Some states are updating their laws regarding POAs. In New York, the agent does need to sign. You need to find out how long that type of POA is effective. It may need to be renewed every six months or so. You should also determine if your signature alone, as the parent, will be effective.
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You should check with an attorney in your jurisdiction to determine how your state laws address POAs. Some states have updated the laws to increase oversight and responsibilities of the attorney-in-fact. In some states a third party can be held liable for any damages resulting from their failure to accept a duly executed POA. Some states require the attorney-in-fact to sign an affidavit. You need to check the laws in your state to determine what rights you have as AIF.
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Deb Wyckoff - means you will be working with an experienced Realtor with a professional experienced team to make sure every detail is addressed properly, personally and quickly. Designations include GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Experience includes working with Seniors, Estates, POAs, Buyers, Sellers, and New construction. Easily reached by e-mail debwyckoff@aol.com or by phone 216-289-7000. Areas of Expertise: Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties in Northern Ohio.
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Deb Wyckoff - means you will be working with an experienced Realtor with a professional experienced team to make sure every detail is addressed properly, personally and quickly. Designations include GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Experience includes working with Seniors, Estates, POAs, Buyers, Sellers, and New construction. Easily reached by e-mail debwyckoff@aol.com or by phone 216-289-7000. Areas of Expertise: Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties in Northern Ohio.
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No. If the principal has the mental capacity, ability and desire, he absolutely can act under his own authority. The POA just gives the person you appoint to act on your behalf that ability, should you need the help or are unable to act on your own. Many POAs contain a paragraph defining when the appointed rep. can act, such as the time when the principal becomes disabled or incapacitated and continues for the time designated in the agreement.
Also, a POA can be revoked by the principal at any time for any reason.
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You can find a do it yourself power of attorney handbook online or at a bookstore that contains answers to commonly asked questions and also provides fill in the blank forms on CD.
Your husband must execute a power of attorney voluntarily. Since it is a legal instrument that grants widespread power over all the property of an individual you should invest in a consultation with an attorney who can review your situation and your needs and then explain your options, the different forms of POAs available and their consequences. Errors made by non-professionals can be costly to correct if they can be corrected.
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A Pony of the Americas (POA) is a breed of pony developed in the United States. They are known for their distinctive coloring, with leopard spotted coats being a common trait. POAs are versatile and hardy, making them popular for youth riders and in various disciplines such as showing, pleasure riding, and driving.
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In most (if not all) states, drafting a power of attorney for someone else is the practice of law. It must be drafted by an attorney, or by the staff of an attorney (paralegal or legal secretary) under the supervision of the attorney.
POAs can also usually be drafted by the person signing it (but not by the person who is receiving the power of attorney), since in most instances it is authorized to practice law on your OWN behalf only.
Many states have statutorily authorized forms that can be used by a grantor without an attorney, but if a paralegal independently (without attorney supervision) assists a grantor in filling out the form, this may be the unauthorized practice of law, subject to criminal or civil penalty.
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Your brother cannot be the 'power of attorney' for your mother's estate. A Power of attorney is extinguished upon the death of the principal. If your mother has died then your brother has no more authority over her property. In order to obtain the legal right to manage her estate you must apply to the probate court for appointment as the personal representative of her estate.
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The only way to obtain appointment under a Power of Attorney is for the principal to execute the document granting you that power. You would need to have an attorney present at the hospital to acknowledge the document and as a witness that the principal had the legal capacity to sign it.
If the principal does not have the legal capacity to execute a POW then someone needs to appeal to a court to be appointed the guardian. A legal guardian would have the power to make decisions for the ward.
That is the reason why health proxies and POAs should be executed well ahead of time. Waiting until the situation is critical is usually too late.
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Important land forms in Costa Rica include volcanoes (such as Arenal and Poas), mountain ranges (like the Cordillera Central), and coastal plains. Key water forms include rivers (such as the Tempisque and Sarapiqui), lakes (notably Lake Arenal), and coastal areas like beaches and coral reefs.
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It's summer there, go to the beach but you must have reservations, otherwise you'll spend the night in the car. There are many beautiful places to go, like in Guanacaste or in Puntarenas. Popular places: Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Jaco, Playa Tamarindo and many more, just go on line! If you like to be in the mountains, check out the volcanos Vulcan Arenal, Vulcan Poas, ect........ Grecia is a great place to be and for souvenir shops go to Sarchi, they've got it all, tons of stores!
Jaco is the most developed beach town in Costa Rica and has great nightlife and plenty of things to keep you busy.
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POAs, depending on what type and the terms agreed upon (POA docs must state that you have the ability to perform financial transactions on their behalf), may do things on your behalf, but cannot become a joint owner on a new account. In cases of Springing POAs, (POA agent status only when you become incapacitated) you could have a joint account, but this is only when there is a pre-existing joint account. As a POA agent, you MAY be able to open accounts on behalf of this person, but when he/she passes away or revokes the POA agreement, the account is closed, transferred into their name, and you will no longer have access to the funds. So if you know that this person will be incapacitated for a long period of time, or will pass away, it may be in both of your interests to go to the courts and establish you as the Administrator (still living) or the Executor (passed on) of their estate. This can be court appointed if this person is incapacitated, but usually this is done while the person is still healthy and well. Admins and Execs typically have more priviledges than POA as to what they can do. If you still have more questions, I would suggest contacting a lawyer or you can always go to a college that offers law degrees.. they often have senior students that provide legal advice (with assistance from actual lawyers) for free.
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You are what they call a POAS addict..."pee on a stick" addict lol. It's okay though, whether you are nervous or excited or both, it is very understable...I did the same thing. You can def still be pregnant, but you could also just be working yourself up so much that you are stressed out and your period is late. There is also the option that you miscalculated the date of your expected period, especially if you are somewhat irregular. I would advise to just chill out on the tests for a week (i know that sounds like forever when you are wondering) because the hormone may not be strong enough to register on a home pregnancy test yet and you will just continue to waste money, then if you still don't get your period in a week take another test. If you miss an entire month's worth with no sign of your period then contact a doctor to see if you are pregnant and for some reason the hormone isn't strong enough to register on the test or if something is wrong and you are not ovulating to have a period.
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too numerous to mention. of note there really are no lakes in Costa Rica except for the man-made Lago Arenal and the Laguna de Corcovado deep inside the Corcovado National Park (this lagoon is almost entirely covered by vegetation).
as far as mountains go we have plenty:
Volcan Arenal
Volcan Poas
Volcan Barva
Volcan Irazu
Volcan Turrialba
Volcan Rincon de La Vieja
Volcan Tenorio
Volcan Miravalles
Cerro Chirripo
The most famous if you have to name 3 would be: 1.) Arenal as it's active daily and it's a major tourist attraction. 2.) Poas, the most visited National Park in Costa Rica and easily accesible from San Jose. 3.) Cerro Chirripo, the highest point in Costa Rica.
Rivers: again plenty of them but Rio Reventazon and Rio Pacuare are most often mentioned (especially by white water enthusiasts), and Rio Tarcoles (unfortunately because of its heavy pollution)
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A Power of Attorney (POA) is a LIVING document, meaning it exists while a person is alive. The Person has the ONLY SOLE right to appoint a Power of Attorney and to un-appoint (discharge) the same. No one else can appoint a POA on behalf of, or in place of, the Person who retains that SOLE right. And, a POA "dies" when the Person dies.
The Person can appoint more than one person to be a Power of Attorney (POA), I think. But it could be a legal nightmare to appoint more than one person with POA rights over ALL parts of the Person's life. I would keep it to ONE person holding both the Financial Power of Attorney AND the Medical Power of Attorney.
Let's have an example of trying to give 2 people Power of Attorney rights....
Mr. Z has 3 brothers and 3 sisters. If he was allowed by law, he could make his oldest brother and his oldest sister POAs. Mr. Z has been healthy for years, and suddenly had a Stroke. But let's say that the 2 siblings rarely agree on anything. Oldest Brother thinks his POA status means he should take a "cut" from Mr. Z's savings "for all I do for him". Oldest Sister rightfully / legally says "You can't do that! Besides, our brother has a lot of bills and medical bills!" Oldest Brother gets really angry and decides he'll try to sell Mr. Z's house too. Oldest Sister objects! Oldest Sister arranges for their sick brother to go to "the best" rehab hospital-- but Oldest Brother objects! ... Long story short, the only recourse would be for the 2 to go to Court....OR for the Person to discharge/revoke one or both POAs! So, to avoid conflicts between 2 people with "powers" it is much better that there is ONLY ONE Power of Attorney, given to a person with the most stable financial habits, with common sense, and knowing they will not receive any financial gain or benefit (which can only occur in Estate proceedings once a person dies, but NOT under a POA).
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An agent that has accepted appointment shall:
(1) act in accordance with the principal's reasonable expectations to the extent actually known by the agent and, otherwise, in the principal's best interest;
(2) act in good faith; and
(3) act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.
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The most important thing to do is tell the first holder of the POA that there is a new POA, that his/hers is revoked and he/she is to cease acting on your behalf. Tell the first agent to return the original document and any copies together with information regarding financial institutions he/she has been dealing with. Depending on the circumstances, you may demand that first agent give you an accounting of all actions and transactions that have been done. Changing the POA is easy, but yo must make sure that all financial institutions are aware of the change otherwise they may continue to deal with the first agent until they are told of the change. When you make the new POA be sure to specifically state in it that the POA that appointed the first agent is revoked. Describe the revoked POA by date and name of agent. It is a good idea to add that all POAs signed before the date of the new one are revoked. This way you or the new agent can notify the institutions of the change on your own in the event the first agent is not cooperative.
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A power of attorney can be set up with limitations. It may be limited by a specific event, such as the sale of a house or car. It is also going to end at the death of the person granting the power of attorney.
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When I was pregnant both of my OB doctors told me that you can get a false negative but that you will not see false positives because they are testing for a hormone that is ONLY present when you are pregnant. So if a test says that you are pregnant you need to see an OB
Clear Blue digital gives false positives every now and then. I got one positive with it, then negative blood, other test negative. If you rip open the test you might see it's negative inside. (with the lines). Amazon reviews warn about people getting false positives with this one.
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If you have POA ( power of attorney) all you have to do is go to the facility and request this information. If it's the hospital you can go to or call the medical records department. If it is the MD office you can request this information as well, either by phone or in person. I wanted the same information and being in the medical profession I was able to obtain it in a few days without any problems. I hope this is a help to you. God bless.
POAs are extinguished at death. A decedent's personal representative (executor/executrix) if there is a Will and an estate is set up will be issued Letters Testamentary. Letters Testamentary give the personal representative the same power to obtain information as would a POA. If the decedent had no will, an Administration may be set up to handle legal matters etc distribution of assets, etc. If an Administration is set up the court will issue Letters of Administration which serve the same function as Letters Testamentary. If there is no will or an Estate is not opened, most providers will release the information to the next of kin (spouse or son or daughter). If the provider refuses, seek a court order. God Bless
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Yes. The officers who are authorized to execute legal documents for the company can execute a power of attorney naming a person or another company as attorney-in-fact. Lenders do this regularly.
Yes. The officers who are authorized to execute legal documents for the company can execute a power of attorney naming a person or another company as attorney-in-fact. Lenders do this regularly.
Yes. The officers who are authorized to execute legal documents for the company can execute a power of attorney naming a person or another company as attorney-in-fact. Lenders do this regularly.
Yes. The officers who are authorized to execute legal documents for the company can execute a power of attorney naming a person or another company as attorney-in-fact. Lenders do this regularly.
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Any act that the agent completes for the principal in good faith is considered legal.
However, they can be sued if they act irresponsibly with the principal's assets or engage in self dealing. They can also be prosecuted. An attorney in fact under a power of attorney is subject to all laws that govern fiduciaries.
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A Medical Power of Attorney is for medical purposes only. It allows a competent adult to choose someone who can make medical decisions for them if they should become unable to make those decisions on their own behalf. The principal can choose to be specific as to what treatment the principal does and does not want, or, can leave those decisions up to the Medical Attorney-in-Fact. The Medical AIF will have the authority to sign documents when a physician has deemed the principal to be incompetent.
A Durable Power of Attorney is another type of authority whereby a principal grants the power to act on their behalf to access bank accounts, pay bills, or sign any legal documents on behalf of the principal. Authority over medical treatment can also be granted with a Durable POA.
There are various schemes that could be chosen. You could have the same person(s) serving in both capacities or name two separate agents. Since the powers under a Durable POA may overlap with those under a Medical POA the principal must decide who will have the authority over medical matters and make instructions to that effect clear in the two POAs IF two separate individuals will be chosen.
You should seek the advice of an attorney who can review your situation, explain your options under your state laws and draft instruments that meet your needs.
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The estate plan document include the Will, living willing, DPOA, HCP, Executor/Executrix. Request the entire estate file, if deceased. Where all terminate at death, I suspect the doc, will not be provided. likely, the nursing home, tax preparer snd the like, would have it, due to the DPOA and AIF, addressing the financial affairs. Requesting the information in a written letter, to the estate Attorney, may provide the answer, but do not believe they are under any obligation to do so.
Also, any title changes occurring, such as vehicle ownership, would require the DPOA Sig. If DMV records are accessible, found there.
A DPOA SIGNS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS, and is the person, for whom they serve and have a duty, with their signature with date of Appointment doc after it, and the client for whom they serve. My powers were without limitations, Some restr can be imposed, if the person includes them. A FOOA cannot change a Will.
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An attorney-in-fact has broad powers under a POA unless the principal limits the powers by granting only specific powers. You need to review the POA document to determine what powers were granted. If no specific powers were recited then you must check the statutory powers granted to an attorney-in-fact under a POA in your state. POAs are governed by state law.
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A general Power of Attorney gives the attorney in fact the authority to perform certain specified acts on behalf of the principal. A General Power of Attorney expires if the principal becomes incapacitated.
A Durable Power of Attorney gives the attorney in fact the authority to perform certain specified acts on behalf of the principal even if that person becomes disabled or legally incapacitated. A Durable Power of Attorney doesn't expire until the death of the principal.
General and Durable POAs grant sweeping powers unless the powers are specifically limited to those powers listed in the document. Limited POAs can also be executed that allow an attorney-in-fact to perform only a certain task on behalf of the principal. For example, a person serving in the military may grant a spouse or attorney a limited POA in order to sell a home.
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The horse should be calm, and a good height so she can grow into the horse but never out grow it. The horse should be calm and should be currently ridden or in training until sold, they should never be "currently standing in pasture" or "in need of a tune up" un less she is expierienced with green horses.
For the beginner- The horse should be very safe, dependable, and just a bit lazy, a Hot horse is no good with a beginner. recommended breeds are Paints Quarter horses, or a POA Pony, they are all very safe, and used for multiple disiplines. make sure you daughter will stay interested in her mount.
For the intermiediates- a horse she can excel with, will be a perfect mount for a determined rider, it will give them a challenge but make sure they are safe, fun, surefooted, and dependable. EVERY HORSE THAT YOU EVEN CONSIDER LOOKING AT SHOULD HAVE DONE OR DOING LESSONS OR 4-H. they are most dependable and have done a bit of everything.suggestions are paints, quarter horses, POAs or appoloosas
For the expierianced/ advanced- Your daughter should know what kind of challenge she wants, but always make sure the mount is SAFE SAFE SAFE, some horses are REAL challenges, like bucking, rearing, or other bad habits, you want something she can learn while she has fun, because you know she wants to excel in her discipline so get a horse that will be a teacher to her, or and expierianced horse.
VOCAB...
hot horse- a horse that likes to run or a horse that is very fast
a green horse- a horse that has had very few rides
Appoloosa- A horse native to America a kind tempered well natured horse, good for multiple disciplines, this is a ideal family horse
Paint- a horse native to America, willing and kind, their beautiful color makes them a unique horse, a very good family horse
Quarter horse- a well natured horse that is used for jumping, western and English riding, and other multiple disicplines, a very good family horse
POA- Pony of the Americas, also native to America, they are used for everything, they have a good temperment and a height perfect for a small adult or a child.
Discipline- a skill that the horse or rider is very good at, their high point
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The life tenant can release their rights in writing by a document that then must be recorded in the land records.
The life tenant can release their rights in writing by a document that then must be recorded in the land records.
The life tenant can release their rights in writing by a document that then must be recorded in the land records.
The life tenant can release their rights in writing by a document that then must be recorded in the land records.
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In most cases, it may (and that's a big MAY, as I'll get into below) depend on the elderly person's will or power of attorney. If there is a valid legal document that the elderly person signed while competent and of sound mind that states that he or she does not want to be kept alive by artificial means, the answer is no, it's not murder. What you're describing is the typical practice of hospice care throughout the country. When a patient states as their legal wishes in a power of attorney that they do not wish to be kept alive by artificial means, even if the patient, after some sort of trauma, was originally placed under ICU care with extensive drugs, the removal of all drugs (including a glucose drip) from their system is not considered murder, as those drugs and the drip are considered an artificial means by which they are kept alive. Further, regardless of whether there is a power of attorney document, the health care facility will look to the legal next of kin for decision making purposes, assuming the elderly patient is incapacitated and unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. If that legal next of kin signs a "do not resucitate" (DNR) order or moves the patient from the ICU, where extensive life saving drugs and a glucose drip are administered, to hospice, where no drugs and no drip are administered, it's perfectly legal, even if the person dies. The health care provider has no way of knowing whether or not anyone even has a power of attorney, which I'll get into more below.
Also keep in mind that even if a power of attorney that states that the patient wants to be kept alive by artificial means is found after the patient's death, if there was no way for the family members to have discovered the document prior to the death, wrongdoing on the part of the family and on the part of the healthcare provider still won't legally be found.
On the other hand, if a power of attorney that states that the patient wants to be kept alive by artificial means is discovered and it is found that the family members knew or should have known, there may be civil or criminal penalties for the family members, depending on the specific circumstances and the law in your jurisdiction. However, the health care provider wouldn't likely be found at fault in this situation, as they were simply following what they thought were the wishes of the patient and/or his or her legal next of kin. Powers of attorney (POA) are documents usually drafted by lawyers and signed by the patient with signatures by the requisite number of witnesses for the state in question. After the POA is signed, the patient takes the original copies and it's up to the patient what to do with it. POAs are not filed with the court as a matter of public record, like court case records or property records. The patient could do anything with the POA once he or she and the witnesses sign it. So, for example, if a patient puts a POA in a safe deposit box that his or her relatives have no access to prior to the patient's death, or hides it behind a wall or something, the family has no way of knowing what the patient's wishes are. What's more, even if the POA is in plain sight in the patient's home, because it's not filed with the court and not a matter of public record, there's no burden on the health care provider to know or should have known what the wishes of the patient are or were.
The only possible exception to this rule would be if the patient provided his or her POA to the health care provider, knowing that the health care provider he or she gave the POA to would be the one he or she went to if a life threatening emergency arose. In that case, if the patient gave the health care provider a copy of a valid POA that stated that he or she wished to be kept alive by artificial means, and the health care provider still put the patient into hospice (again, which is where no life saving aids are administered), civil or criminal penalties may result, but that would still depend on the language of the POA and the law in your jurisdiction.
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