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Can the attorney-in-fact be held liable for his or her actions?

April 26, 2017Actions attorney-in-fact held liable

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Can the attorney-in-fact be held liable for his or her actions?

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Yes, but only if the attorney-in-fact acts with willful misconduct or gross negligence. If the attorney-in-fact does his or her best and keeps the principal’s interests in mind as the basis of his or her actions, the attorney-in-fact will not incur any liability.