Can a Power of Attorney be filed with the Probate Court?
No. Powers of Attorney are not filed with the Probate Court. Can a dispute over a Power of Attorney be heard in Probate Court? Yes. If a guardianship or conservatorship was established, and the guardian or conservator wanted to terminate the Power of Attorney and a dispute arose over the management of the assets by the person acting under the Power of Attorney, the Probate Court could hear this matter. POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS There are various types of arrangements available under the Estates and Protected Individuals Code when a minor needs someone other than a parent to make decisions usually made by a parent. The Estates and Protected Individuals Code is an Act adopted by the legislature to govern proceedings in Probate Court. Power of Attorney: A parent can execute a power of attorney delegating the parent’s power regarding the case, custody, or property of a minor for a period not to exceed six months. A guardian of a minor may also execute a power of attorne
