Power of Attorney Definition

Power of Attorney

Definition

A legal document that enables an individual to designate another person, called the attorney in fact, to act on his/her behalf as long as the individual does not become disabled or incapacitated.

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Power of Attorney is ...
... part of the Law & Estate Planning subject.

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