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Who is given power of attorney?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Any person having the capacity to contract is qualified to act as an attorney-in-fact.

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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.


Can a power of attorney can be given only to an actual attorney?

Anyone can be appointed as a power of attorney. The only requirement is trust and being an adult.


Can a person sign a legal document if they have given power of attorney to someon else?

Yes, the grantor of a power of attorney still has that ability. And they can cancel a power of attorney at any time.


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.


What are the power of attorneys rights over a parent that is of sound mind?

The Power of Attorney has no rights over a parent of sound mind. The power of attorney is given by the parent and can be withdrawn at any time. And the power of attorney automatically ends upon the grantor's death.


Can someone not related to principal get power of attorney even if a relative of principal is still alive?

Anyone can be given a power of attorney. Relationship does not matter, it is the decision of the principal.


Can your uncle claim power of attorney over your grandma without her permission?

Absolutely not. A Power of Attorney must be given voluntarily. See related question link below.


What is the minimum age required, if any, on the form to give someone power of attorney?

The person being given power of attorney must be at least 18 years old.


Power of atterney?

A power of attorney is the written authorization that is given to a person so they can legally make decisions for another person. The person with the power of attorney can make decisions including legal and financial matters.


How do you revoke a power of attorney created by the agent not the principle whereby you were never given a copy of the original power of attorney because proper protocol wasn't followed?

See the discussion page.


Can the power of attorney close your safe deposit box while you are still living?

If you have given the individual the ability to represent you, yes, they can. Note that a power of attorney ends at the death of the grantor. You need to be careful who you give a power of attorney to and limit it to specific transactions or time frames.


Power of Attorney, Revocation, simple?

Revocation of Power of Attorney(Download)I, __________________, herewith:revoke that certain power of attorney, dated _______, 20___, naming _______________ as my attorney in fact.Dated: ______________________________________________________________________Witnesses:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Notary:My Commission Expires:Revocation of Power of AttorneyReview ListThis review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation. This is a simple revocation that can promptly revoke a Power of Attorney you have given out. As a practical matter, get all the copies of the earlier Power of Attorney back in your possession.1. Make multiple copies. Be sure everyone that originally got the Power of Attorney being revoked gets a copy of this document.