power of attorney
Example Sentences
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If your mother had a trusted individual carrying out duties of power of attorney, those duties expire at the moment of her death.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
But for people with dementia, the usual advance directives—such as a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare—may not be detailed enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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
Update your will and set up a financial power of attorney.
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
