Can an agent under a general power of attorney delegate authority 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.

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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FAQs

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.