What are the rights of a power of attorney in daily decisions?

Full question:

To whom it may concern. I would like to know if a person has appointed a person in which they have a sweeping power of attorney does this power of attorney have sole right to make all and any discussions on a day to day bases? When does a power of attorney come into position? When the said party is not any longer to make discussions do to mental or physical state? In the event of a divorce in which there is a pension plan. and the party on which the person is divorcing will not produce documents in this matter of proof to the sum. Can these records be suspended?

Answer:

A power of attorney allows the appointed person to act on behalf of the maker when they are unable to do so due to incapacity or unavailability. The specific powers granted are detailed in the power of attorney document. If the records are relevant to a legal case, an attorney or court official may issue a subpoena to obtain them.

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FAQs

A person authorized to act on behalf of someone is typically referred to as an agent or attorney-in-fact. This individual is appointed through a legal document known as a power of attorney, which grants them the authority to make decisions and take actions on behalf of the person who created the document.