power of attorney
noun phrase
: a legal instrument authorizing one to act as the attorney or agent of the grantor
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His financial assets are held in a trust, with Hard named as trustee as well as Wilson’s power of attorney.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
That violated the scope of the power of attorney agreement, prosecutors say.
—The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
The charges stem from Hill meeting with the 96-year-old woman in March 2021, taking power of attorney over her a month later and allegedly exploiting her financially for about three years, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Bailey spends much of her time teaching and training others on obtaining and using powers of attorney, executing wills, understanding trusts, and understanding the yearly changes in Medicaid.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
In the above story, the author suggests that older clients need a financial power of attorney.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
But the next day, Kruse says Froch sent her a cease-and-desist on behalf of Presley, revoking her power of attorney and alleging self-dealing.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2024
Through this collaboration, an estate lawyer helped an individual living with ALS create a will and power of attorney.
—Anna Chu, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Key documents, including a last will, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, living will, and trusts, collectively safeguard assets, streamline the transfer process, and mitigate potential financial burdens on families.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
That violated the scope of the power of attorney agreement, prosecutors say.
—The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
The charges stem from Hill meeting with the 96-year-old woman in March 2021, taking power of attorney over her a month later and allegedly exploiting her financially for about three years, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Bailey spends much of her time teaching and training others on obtaining and using powers of attorney, executing wills, understanding trusts, and understanding the yearly changes in Medicaid.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
In the above story, the author suggests that older clients need a financial power of attorney.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
But the next day, Kruse says Froch sent her a cease-and-desist on behalf of Presley, revoking her power of attorney and alleging self-dealing.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2024
Through this collaboration, an estate lawyer helped an individual living with ALS create a will and power of attorney.
—Anna Chu, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Key documents, including a last will, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, living will, and trusts, collectively safeguard assets, streamline the transfer process, and mitigate potential financial burdens on families.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Power of attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20of%20attorney. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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