Power of Attorney
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A general Power of Attorney.
A general Power of Attorney allows the person you name (your agent) to do many of things you could do yourself.
 
You should realize that every business or bank is free to accept or not accept your power of attorney. Some businesses or ban ...   More details

A Limited Power of Attorney is an important legal document.
A Limited Power of Attorney is an important legal document that allows or authorizes the person you name (your Agent, "attorney-in-fact") to perform a particular transaction. The Limited Power of Attorney would restrict the authority of the ...   More details

A power of attorney can be harmful if abused.
A power of attorney can be useful but it can also be harmful if abused. A agent with a general power of attorney can use it to run up debts the grantor did not intend but for which the grantor will be responsible. A power of attorney can be used to s ...   More details

A Special (Limited) Power of Attorney.
A special (or limited) Power of Attorney lists a particular act the agent is authorized to do and limits the agent to that act.
 
You can use a special power of attorney to allow someone to do almost all legal actions which you can do your ...   More details

Actions that cannot be accomplished by using a power of attorney.
While a power of attorney will be accepted as valid for most purposes, there are some actions that cannot be accomplished by using a power of attorney because these actions are so personal in nature they cannot be delegated to another. For example, a ...   More details

Agent's obligations to a Principal.
The Agent is obligated to act in the best interests of the Principal. An Agent is a fiduciary, with strict standards of honesty and loyalty to the Principal. An Agent must safeguard the Principal's property, and keep it separate from the Agent's pers ...   More details

Appoint more than one Agent in a Power of Attorney.
You may appoint multiple Agents. If you appoint two or more Agents, you must decide whether they must act together in making decisions involving your affairs, or whether each can act separately.
 
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Continue to make legal and financial decisions for myself after signing a Power of Attorney.
The Agent named in a Power of Attorney is only your representative. As long as you are capable to make decisions, you can instruct your Agent to do only those things that you want done. ...   More details

Do I need a lawyer to prepare a Power of Attorney?
No. You're not required to hire a lawyer. ...   More details

Durable General Power of Attorney for Property & Finances - Immediate.
The powers you grant in Durable General Power of Attorney continue to be effective should you become disabled or incompetent. A Durable General Power of Attorney does not authorize anyone to make medical or other health care decisions.
 
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