Attorney-in-fact

Attorney In Fact

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Meaning of Attorney-in-fact in the U.S. Legal System

Definition of Attorney-in-fact published by the National Association for Court Management: A private person (who is not necessarily a lawyer) authorized by another to act in his or her place, either for some particular purpose, as to do a specific act, or for the transaction of business in general, not of legal character. This authority is conferred by an instrument in writing, called a letter of attorney, or more commonly a power of attorney.

Concept of Attorney-in-fact in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Attorney-in-fact: One who is appointed to act (as agent) for another (principal) under a power of attorney. The scope of the agent’s authority is limited to that given by the power of attorney, which may be limited to one specific act or may be broader. See also: Power of Attorney.

Concept of Attorney-in-fact in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Attorney-in-fact: One who is appointed to act (as agent) for another (principal) under a power of attorney. The scope of the agent’s authority is limited to that given by the power of attorney, which may be limited to one specific act or may be broader. See also: Power of Attorney.

Meaning of Attorney-in-fact

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