power of attorney
Example Sentences
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Nonie, who had power of attorney for her parents and lived closest to them, kept her siblings informed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Usually, the one reaching out for help is the sibling tasked with holding power of attorney or serving as executor of an estate, and who is being hectored by a troublesome sibling.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some even offer "power of attorney forms" – typically used to hand over legal decision-making to someone else – to convince targets the tickets are authentic.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Also, ensure you each have a successor — your daughter, in this case — on your power of attorney document and your healthcare directive.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
