To create a power of attorney you have to be a capable adult of sound mind. You are never under any legal obligation to create a principal—agent relationship, nor do you have to accept the offer to serve as someone’s agent.
Topics covered in this report include:
- Principals and Agents
- Attorneys in Powers of Attorney
- Types of Powers
- Using Powers of Attorney Correctly
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Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.
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