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:
- State: Virginia
Answer:
The general rule is that an agent cannot delegate their powers to another person or appoint someone else as a power of attorney. This means that unless the general power of attorney explicitly states otherwise, the agent does not have the authority to transfer their responsibilities to another individual.
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