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Avoiding Power of Attorney Abuses:
Power of Attorney, Part One.
by Amy Snyder, MSW, Project Coordinator, NYS Office for the Aging.
A Power of Attorney is a written legal document that, in its simplest
form, establishes a fiduciary relationship between two individuals.
Essentially, it gives someone the authority to act on your behalf.
The person that appoints a Power of Attorney is commonly referred to
as the "principal" and the person that they appoint is referred to as
the "agent," or the "attorney in fact." Once a Power of Attorney is
signed, the agent has the authority to make decisions for the
principal. ... "
Avoiding Power of Attorney Abuses:
Power of Attorney, Part One.
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Avoiding Power of Attorney Abuses:
Power of Attorney, Part Two.
by Amy Snyder, MSW, Project Coordinator, NYS Office for the Aging.
"Under a Power of Attorney a principal can give an agent authority to
do almost anything that they would normally do themselves. This can vary
from decisions regarding homes and/or properties to those regarding bank
withdrawals and deposits. ..."
Avoiding Power of Attorney Abuses:
Power of Attorney, Part Two.
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Health Care Power of Attorney,
a Guide for North Carolinians. Part One.
"You have the right to control the decisions about your medical care.
To make these decisions, you must be competent and able to communicate.
If you are not competent or able to communicate, someone else must make
these decisions for you. A health care power of attorney allows you to choose this person.
This publication explains what a health care power of attorney is and how it is used. ..."
"Health Care Power of Attorney,
a Guide for North Carolinians. Part One."
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