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attorney, power

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attorney, power of

Authorization to act as agent or attorney for another. Many of the general powers of attorney important in civil-law countries come under the powers of trust in common-law countries (see civil law, common law). Durable power of attorney becomes effective when the principal becomes unable to manage his or her affairs; general power of attorney authorizes the agent to carry on business for the principal; special power of attorney authorizes the agent to carry out a particular business transaction.



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It covers relationships resulting from durable powers of attorney, powers given as security, irrevocable proxies, actual and apparent authority, the creation and termination of agents and principals, and the duties of agents and principals to each other.
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Legal help is offered with wills, living trusts, power of attorney, power of attorney for health care, Social Security, probate, elder law, asset preservation, MediCal, landlord/tenant disputes, condominium law, family, real property, business, personal injury, insurance and bankruptcy.
 
 
 
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