QUESTION
is it illegal to change a beneficiary while I had limited POA which was not in accordance to the will
Asked on Dec 30th, 2013 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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I changed beneficiary on 1 bank account (while I had limited POA) which was not in accordance with my mothers will. Was that illegal?
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Its not illegal in the sense that its a crime - but a POA does not have the authority to change a beneficiary and should NOT do so.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2013 at 4:02 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship