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Does the Agent under a general power of attorney have power to give power of attorney to another individual?

Does the Agent under a general power of attorney have power to give power of attorney to another individual?

Full question:

Does the Agent have the authority under a general power of attorney to give power of attorney to another individual even if it is not specifically written in the general power of attorney.

Category: Power of Attorney
Subcategory: Agent
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Virginia

Answer:

The general principal is that an agent can neither sub-delegate his powers to a sub-agent nor can he appoint another power of attorney.

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FAQs

Can one power of attorney supersede another?

Yes, one power of attorney (POA) can supersede another if it is executed later and explicitly states that it revokes the previous one. This is often done to update the agent or change the terms of the authority granted. It's important to clearly indicate the revocation in the new document to avoid confusion.

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