Where do I go to find out, if someone has a power of attorney?

Answer 1

When a person grants a power of attorney there is no requirement (or mechanism) for that document to be registered with the court or other government entity. The only way to find out is to ask the parties involved.

Answer 2

In general, you don't: that's an arrangement between the two parties. The grantor gives the document to the grantee, who then uses it as necessary. Often, the grantor will directly notify significant parties whom s/he expects will be the target of the PoA: bank, broker, health care workers, etc., so they aren't surprised by the new relationship.

If you are one of these targets, and have not been informed of said power, you should certainly examine the PoA carefully, and do your best to contact the grantor to verify the Power. Also, keep a photocopy of the PoA for your own records, along with a written recrod fo what you did to validate it. This will back up the actions you take under the PoA.

Answer 3

The power of attorney is granted by you. Usually it is someone whom you can trust as well as someone who has authority. If someone else has granted power of attorney to another person, then he or she will let you know who is the P/A.

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