Can Power of Attorney be revoked in the event of identity theft?
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Last updated: Nov 08, 2011
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In 1988 my mother gave Durable and Irrevocable Powers of Attorney to myself, for the purpose of selling and buying property. Both my mother and her husband are deceased. Prior to their death the Powers of Attorney were stolen and are being used in an identity scam. What can be accomplished to halt the use of the Powers Of Attorney? Can the Irrevocable be revoked? What about the Durable? The physical properties no longer exist.
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Hello. I have been researching the subject of Powers of Attorney myself, but I am no expert! I have learned on this site that a Power of Attorney is no longer valid following the Principle's death. The Principle would be the person giving the Power of Attorney to the Agent, I gather. So anything done via a Power of Attorney following the Principle's death wouldn't be valid or legal anyway, it seems. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I can't answer any question as to the fraud you speak about other than to say report it to the authorities.
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