Category: Power of Attorney Misuse

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Misuse Of Durable Power Of Attorney Case Example Remedies Under California Law A power of attorney (POA) is a written document that gives an agent the legal authority to act for the principal who establishes the power of attorney. In California, POAs can cover financial matters and also […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Misuse Of Power Of Attorney Over Annuity Six Unauthorized Withdrawals Totaling $120,000 Sentenced To Two Years Probation And Ordered To Pay Restitution To Heirs Individuals with powers of attorney (POAs) for someone else have full legal authority over that person’s financial affairs, unless the instrument limits their power […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Misappropriation Of Fiduciary Property Alleged Unauthorized Use Of Credit Cards And Blank Checks Victim’s Son Reported Suspicions Powers of attorney (POAs) grant the agents appointed under them full legal authority to act for the principal who executes the POA.  The scope of the appointed attorney-in-fact’s powers is set […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER How Powers Of Attorney Can Be Misused Examples Of Power Of Attorney Abuse  Recourse For Victims Under California Law A power of attorney (POA) is a written document that gives an agent the legal authority to act for the principal who establishes the power of attorney. See Cal. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Trustee Theft And Other Breaches Of Duty Removal And Other Remedies  Elder And Dependent Adult Abuse Act Remedies  Trusts are important tools for protecting and managing assets for anyone, especially seniors and dependent adults.  For dependent persons, there is a specific form of trust known as a Special […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Accusations Of Altered Checks  Victim’s Daughter Discovers Irregularities Defendant Faces Up To 15 Years In Prison In California a professional fiduciary that is licensed, bonded and insured is often a preferable choice when a senior needs help keeping up with finances and no trusted family member can do […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Misuse Of Power Attorney Examples Of Power Of Attorney Misuse  Recourse For Principals A power of attorney (POA) is a written document that gives an agent the legal authority to act for the principal who establishes the power of attorney. This designation may be used to open or […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Changing A Principal’s Estate Plan For Personal Benefit Closing Longstanding Accounts Isolation And Removing Trusted Advisors Powers of Attorney (POAs) grant the agent broad powers over virtually all of a principal’s affairs.  POAs can cover financial matters and health matters.  The California Probate Code provides standard forms for […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Stealing From Principals Under Their Power Of Attorney Predator Revoked Family Member Appointment  Remedies For Power Of Attorney Misuse Different forms of Powers of Attorney (POAs) cover financial matters and health and medical needs.  The California Probate Code provides standard forms for both types of POAs.  See Cal. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Elderly Client In Assisted Care Facility Financial Advisor Pled Guilty To Financial Elder Abuse Victim Nearly Evicted For Unpaid Bills Financial Powers of Attorney (POAs) grant the agent acting under them broad powers over a principal’s financial affairs.  See Cal. Prob. Code §§ 4401 (financial POA).  The agent […]