You can give someone power of attorney if you are...
You can appoint someone as your attorney if they are...
There are certain people who cannot be appointed to act under a power of attorney...
When deciding who to appoint it is important to consider what kind of decisions you are authorizing them to make and in what circumstances.
Other than these restrictions, you can name anyone you choose as your attorney. It should be someone you trust. It can be a relative, friend, lawyer, or an officer of a bank or trust company. The person you choose can refuse to take on the responsibility, so it is important to discuss the matter with them first.
You may want to consider appointing two or more attorneys. You can set it up so that one can act if the other is unavailable, or you can require them to make all decisions jointly. You can also appoint an alternate or successive power of attorney. Naming more than one power of attorney can act as a type of checks and balances, but it can also lead to disputes and delays.
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