Empowering a trusted family member to make financial decisions in the event of illness or death is a popular legal tool in the wills and estates world. A well-crafted power of attorney can help families stave off unnecessary health-care costs and keep in mind the intentions of an aging relative.
But a decision in a recent inheritance lawsuit shows that the power of attorney can be abused in a variety of ways. When the person with power of attorney uses that authority to act in his own interests rather than adhering to the intentions of the person he is appointed to represent, significant damage awards can result.
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