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The concept of the Power of Attorney did not spring from any legislative action. It has been handed down from ancient common law principles. Under common law only males could act as agents since women had very few legal rights in their own right. They could not act as the legally authorized agent of another individual. Common law provided that the principal had to be competent and unable to be present for the planned transaction. A farmer who was busy with the harvest could appoint an agent to represent him for the purchase of land on his behalf. Present day laws that address powers of attorney are codified versions of common laws that were already in existence.
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What kind of attorney can handle a power of attorney?
Anyone can act as a power of attorney for someone else. You do not have to be an attorney
Can a convicted felon have power of attorney in Texas?
Yes, as long as someone is willing to have you act in their presence (act as power of attorney).
What is the difference between power of attorney and attorney in fact?
The person given power to act under a Power of Attorney document is called the Attorney-in-fact or Agent.
Is attorney in fact the same as power of attorney?
No. "Attorney-in-fact" refers to a person who is granted authority to act for the principal in a power of attorney.The general power of attorney refers to the document,executed by a principal, that creates the power to act for the principal.
An instrument containing an authorization for one to act as?
Legal Power of Attorney Medical Power of Attorney
Is an attorney-in-fact an attorney?
An attorney-in-fact is an agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney to act on his or her behalf.
What is an attorney-in-fact?
An attorney-in-fact is an agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney to act on his or her behalf.
Can a convicted felon in vermont be power of attorney in new york?
Yes, anyone can act as power of attorney.
What is a person sent with the power to act for another?
power of attorney, executor, or executrix
What can a durable power of attorney perform?
The agent can act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.
Will power of attorney be liable for existing loan?
No. A power of attorney is only an authority to act on your behalf while you are living.
What are the dont's of a power of attorney?
The agent must act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.
