What is a Power of Attorney

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a written document by which you (called the principal) appoint one or more individuals or businesses (called agents) to act on your behalf.  An agent is also sometimes called an attorney-in-fact.

Your agent “stands in your shoes.”  This means any act by your agent pursuant to your power of attorney binds you the same way as if you did the act yourself.

While a power of attorney does not need to be prepared by a lawyer, it is recommended that a lawyer prepare, or at a minimum review, your power of attorney to make sure it complies with the law, reflects your specific intentions, and protects you and your family.  It is also advisable to annually review your power of attorney with a lawyer to determine if it needs to be updated.  Contact Thomas T. Tornow, P.C. at http://www.tornowlaw.com to obtain a power of attorney or have your current power of attorney reviewed.

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