It is a breach of civil trust - HOWEVER - it depends as to what purpose the mis-use may have been put as to wehether it ultimately becomes a matter for the civil or criminal courts.
Many companies will not recognize a power of attorney, and will consult you before allowing them to make rash decisions, although, if you feel this individual may backstab you, you should certainly not give them the ability.
No. A POA gives you the authority to act for them on their behalf and at their direction. It creates no liability on your part unless you misuse it.
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.
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A Power of Attorney is not granted for your benefit. You have been granted the power to sign for your father in his legal matters and at his direction. You cannot use that power to benefit yourself unless it is at the express request of your father. If you use your power to create a debt in your father's name without his permission and intended to benefit you, you can be prosecuted. The law does not look kindly on people who misuse their fiduciary powers and positions of trust.
Anyone can act as a power of attorney for someone else. You do not have to be an attorney
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The power of attorney represents a living person in business dealings. The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor.
No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.No. A power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.
The person given power to act under a Power of Attorney document is called the Attorney-in-fact or Agent.
A power of attorney terminates when the principal dies.