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Power of Attorney Gifting Powers Could Leave You Penniless

Posted on Wed Aug 10, 2016, on Power of Attorney

Ask a Question” mailbag: “Can my son use my power of attorney to give away all my property?”

A Durable Power of Attorney gives your “Agent” the right to make financial decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. Each power of attorney can be unique. I need to examine your actual document to answer the question, can your son use that particular document to legally make gifts to himself, but here are some facts. A durable power of attorney can give your son the right to make unlimited gifts. In other words, your Power of Attorney could allow your son to legally leave you penniless.

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