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An agent must act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.

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Can a power of attorney delegate their authority to another power of attorney?

No, a power of attorney cannot delegate their authority to another power of attorney.


Can a holder of a power of attorney make financial transactions even if the accounts are joint with someone else?

In GENERAL- yes. If I am going to be overseas, and I give my son (an adult) a power of attorney for me- and I have a joint bank account with my wife- my son can act in my place. This is why a Power of Attorney should be carefully considered, and possibly a Limited Power of Attorney granted, rather than a full.


Can you notarize a power of attorney if you are being appointed the lawful attorney?

That would not be considered proper. You are essentially saying that you are verifying that you are getting something. It could be contested in court.


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


form needed for power of attorney?

power of attorney


How do you use power of attorney in a sentence?

The power of attorney represents a living person in business dealings. The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor.


Can a lifetime estate be ended by a power of attorney?

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Is a power of attorney still valid after the principal dies?

A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.


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 it a crime to continue using power of attorney once one is removed as power of attorney?

If the agent knows that the Power of Attorney has been revoked, yes, it can constitute fraud and be charged as a criminal act. However, termination or suspension of an agent's authority or of a power of attorney is not effective as to an agent who, without knowledge of the termination or suspension, acts in good faith under the power of attorney.


When does power of attorney end in Georgia?

A power of attorney terminates when: (1) the principal dies; (2) the principal becomes incapacitated, if the power of attorney is not durable; (3) the principal revokes the power of attorney; (4) the power of attorney provides that it terminates; (5) the purpose of the power of attorney is accomplished; or (6) the principal revokes the agent's authority or the agent dies, becomes incapacitated, or resigns, and the power of attorney does not provide for another agent to act under the power of attorney.


Does a general power of attorney need to be filed with the courts?

Yes. You should be sure to have a general power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney.