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Tennessee - What can I do to prevent the improper use of my power of attorney?
There is no guarantee your power of attorney will not be misused but here are some general guidelines to follow:
 
Never have a power of attorney unless you need one. If you feel you might need a power of attorney, have one prepared but do ...   More details

Tennessee - When does a power of attorney expire?
A power of attorney should never be made indefinite or permanent. The best course is to set a date for the power of attorney to expire as soon as possible after the intended action has taken place. Powers of attorney should normally be granted for a ...   More details

Tennessee - Who can I designate as my agent with my power of attorney?
You do not have to designate your spouse or a relative. The person you designate, however, must be at least 18 years old. In addition, you should make sure the person can intelligently handle your affairs, and can capably carry out your wishes in cas ...   More details

Termination Effects.
when a power of attorney is terminated, the donor is no longer bound by the acts of the donee. To ensure this, the donor must give written notice of the termination or the power of attorney may be terminated by "constructive notice" such as ...   More details

Termination of Power of Attorney.
A power of attorney can be terminated in the following manner:
 
1) by fulfilling a specific provision of the agreement, such as the completion of the task for which the power of attorney was granted, e.g. the sale of a property or a speci ...   More details

The mission of Legal Helpmate.
The mission of Legal Helpmate is to provide you with an easy-to-use, quick, and economical online method for creating the properly completed Power of Attorney legal form from our site.
 
It’s easy. You simply answer a few straightforward ...   More details

There are many types of Power of Attorney.
With a Power of Attorney, an individual (known as the Principal) authorizes another person to act on behalf of the principle as an Agent (known as the attorney-in-fact). The Power of Attorney will authorize the person you have appointed to perform al ...   More details

There different types of powers of attorney.
Yes. There are "Nondurable," "Durable," and "Springing" Power of Attorney. A "Nondurable" Power of Attorney takes effect immediately. It remains in effect until the Principal revokes it, or until the Principa ...   More details

Transfer of a Principal's assets to other people be a good thing.
A Principal may want to authorize transfers or gifts property for estate planning and other valid purposes. Powers of Attorney forms in many states permit Agents to make gifts to members of the Principal's family, if the Principal so authorizes in th ...   More details

What's a Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that is used to delegate legal authority to another. The person who signs a Power of Attorney is called the Principal. The Power of Attorney gives legal authority to another person (called an Agent or Attorne ...   More details