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Can a person be prosecuted for stealing acting as a power of attorney?
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∙ 13y ago
The person should be reported to the authorities immediately. You should make an appointment with someone in your local District Attorney's office and bring any evidence you have with you. Do not delay.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you transfer the principal's property to yourself without specific authorization in the power of attorney, you may be prosecuted for fraud and/or embezzlement. If the principal is 65 years of age or older at the time that the property is transferred to you without authority, you may also be prosecuted for elder abuse. In addition to criminal prosecution, you may also be sued in civil court.
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∙ 15y agoYes, especially if the power of attorney form specifically states what the role of the agent is.
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∙ 15y agoYes, absolutely, if you can produce enough evidence to rise to the level of probable cause.
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∙ 12y agoYes, they can be charged.
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Who can be an attorney in fact?
An attorney in fact is someone who acts for another person. To do this, he or she must hold a power of attorney from the person for whom they are acting.
What is a plaintiff lawyer?
The attorney who is acting on the behalf or the person(s) and/or creditor who filed the civil suit.
How do you sign as attorney in fact under a power of attorney in California?
If acting as an attorney-in-fact then you must sign the person's name on the signature line and write "Acting as POA for (principal's name)" underneath.
How do you sign when you have power of attorney in California?
When you are signing a check for power of attorney in California, you must sign the person's name you are representing, then below write,"by (your name) Acting as POA"
If someone make's up a fake Power of Attorney what would be the punishment?
The only reason to make a counterfeit Power of Attorney would be to steal another person's property. It would be a criminal offense. You should report the person to the police and to the local district attorney's office and take with you any evidence you can obtain such as bank withdrawals. They may be arrested, prosecuted and punishment would be up to the court.
Is it stealing if you take from a person with over abundance?
Well it will be known as stealing if the person is not asked
Are Power of Attorney Expenses allowed in NY state?
Although you can charge a fee to an estate for acting as its Executor - I am not aware of it being customary to charge a fee for acting as someones Power of Attorney, unless that fee arrangement was stipulated in some agreement what was made between yourself and the person you hold the POA for.
What does it mean to File a suit in Proper person?
In Proper Person is from the Latin, in propria persona, often shortened to "in pro per." It means that you are acting on your own behalf, without the assistance of an attorney. The more common term is "pro se." Agreed. RA
Who gets in trouble for stealing government gas?
The person stealing gas of course.
What the penalty in Michigan for a notary allowing one person to sign another person signature that is not present?
More information is needed. Was the person who signed in place of the the other, acting as Power Of Attorney for the other person? For more information see below link:
How does one get a joint power of attorney to act on matters such as care of property instead of delaying dealing with issues?
A Power of Attorney (POA), whether it is joint or singly, can only be bestowed by the person for whom you will be acting. No court can order or direct that you be awarded one.
How does a person acting as power of attorney sign documents for their charge?
Determine exactly what the procedure is in your particular state but customarily you sign your signature to the document affixing the initials "POA" after it and then under yours. sign the name of the individual from whom you have received the Power Of Attorney.
