My husband is leaving soon for basic and AIT. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if it would be a good idea to get a power of attorney for him since he will be gone? Thanks for the advice.
Yes it can be good but sometimes companies will require a specific POA, meaning you might need to get one for each thing. A general doesn't always work.
It will depend on what your situation is. Is there bills in his name only? Are you going to be breaking a lease or anything? If those are factors then you should have one. If they are not then you might be alright without one or just a General.
Personally, I don't think you'd need it. The only time we did was when he deployed; and that's "just in case." I handle the finances so as far as bills I just do everything online. As long as I have the info and the passwords for our account I'm able to pay bills just as easily, if not easier. Also, try to put yourself in his shoes. Basically you'll be signing off everything you got to your spouse while you're away and hardly have any contact outside basic training/AIT. It's kind of scary isn't it? Especially after hearing all the horror stories of spouses clearing out bank accounts and other stuff, then leaving. That's just one of the many stories that you'll be hearing, being in the army! It's too much stress already for your spouse to be going through basic/AIT, but that's just my opinion and I hope it helps! =)
you def need one. I have used mine more then i thought i would, my husband is out of basic however i still have the poa just incase i need to take care of something when he is not available, now we do have a great relationship full of trust..and mostly just the fact that neither one of us has enough money to worry about the other taking something and running i understand alot of people may not trust one to have a poa but if you are his wife and anything needs to be takin care of while hes gone, it's a must. The navy fed credit union(if he uses that option) will need it, if you need to cancel any bills or make changes to meet your needs, and also i have to use mine as we are trying to sell our home, bebe88 is right, in a way, as long as u use the same bank account and you dont have anything you are tryin to sell with his name on it. you would be fine to not have one. just a matter of what makes you and him feel more comfortable
YES. Get POA's for every thing from the banking to vehicle registration. I have 10 specific POA's that are good looooooong after my love comes home. You never know when something will come up and you have to handle it right then---even if he's just at work. A person can't leave work to deal with stuff or perhaps they don't get off until after that particular office closes...you'll be able to handle it yourself should he not be able to make a call or go in person.
Originally posted by rgbilyeu: get a general POA that covers everything you might need
A lot of finance places and housing will not accept a General POA anymore. Most banks now require a specific POA right down to the dollar amount and what it is for. Housing you have to have a Specific POA to move in and out of it. Pretty much anything that has to do with finances.
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.
I had a POA and it saved me a few times, especially when he was in Basic and we didnt have any contact other than letters. I say get one just to be on the safe side.
i understand alot of people may not trust one to have a poa but if you are his wife and anything needs to be takin care of while hes gone, it's a must. The navy fed credit union(if he uses that option) will need it, if you need to cancel any bills or make changes to meet your needs, and also i have to use mine as we are trying to sell our home, bebe88 is right, in a way, as long as u use the same bank account and you dont have anything you are tryin to sell with his name on it. you would be fine to not have one. just a matter of what makes you and him feel more comfortable
