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How do I write an authorization letter for someone to check an insurance policy on behalf of someone else?

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You can't, unfortunately. You can only write an authorization letter on behalf of yourself

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How do I authorize someone to collect something on my behalf?

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Write something like the following in a signed letter: I, [insert your name], give permission to my mother [insert name] to receive my most current IEP report. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Regards, [insert name] [add signature]. You may also wish to provide a contact phone number for verification.

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What should I include in a letter authorizing someone to accompany my minor child on an airplane?

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Include the exact dates of travel, destination, and full name of the minor and accompanying adult. Sign it and have the other parent and guardian sign as well if possible. Some airlines may require photocopies of both parents' or guardians' passports, or of a death certificate if one is deceased.

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My spouse has passed away. How do I format the letter now?

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You cannot. You must obtain probate to deal with the estate of the deceased. You cannot authorize a deceased. Any authorization letter given by a deceased lapses upon death.

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My ex husband needs my authorization to apply for our daughter's passport. What should I send him?

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It's best to use an official government form when applying for government documents. If in the United States, search online for the US Department of State form "Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor under Age 16." Have this document notarized by a public notary.

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How do you authorize someone to manage your estate after death?

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A standard part of most wills is the naming of an "executor" or "personal representative." This person will be responsible for carrying out the distribution of your estate according to the rest of your will.

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Can an authorization be done with someone who has a speech problem?

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Absolutely! An authorization letter is a written document and anyone, even someone who has a speech problem, can write one.

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Are authorization letters legal documents that can be used in court?

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Yes, they are, provided they are formal, not written under duress, and witnessed by a credible individual.

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