This power of attorney does not impose a duty on your agent to exercise granted powers, but when powers are exercised, your agent must use due care to act for your benefit in accordance with your power of attorney.
Your agent may exercise the powers given through your lifetime whenever you designate (before or after you become incapacitated), unless you expressly limit the duration of these powers, or you revoke these powers, or a court acting on your behalf terminates your agent’s authority. It can be a useful tool, but in the wrong hands, dangerous.
At Sykes Elder Law, we advise you on what form of power of attorney is applicable for your needs. We take care to draft a power of attorney that suits your circumstances and wishes, and work with you to help ensure its proper implementation.