The general perception is that a power of attorney provides for a person to be appointed to sign documentation on your behalf or to manage your affairs when you are unable to do so yourself. Many therefore signs a power of attorney, where they are concerned that they will be unable to make decisions in future, due to failing mental health. Power of Attorneys are also widely used to manage affairs of persons with failing mental health. The important question here is whether the Power of attorney has power beyond mental illness?
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