Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
Power of Attorney
We are searching to see if there are any laws protecting the military when abuse of a POA has been commited while deployed whether from a spouse or any other, we know there are protecting the elderly.
Asked on 12/14/06, 9:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Power of Attorney
There are no specific laws like that. However, the holder of a POA has a fiduciary duty to the maker, and that's the highest duty of proper dealings. There are civil actions available for that breach, and possible criminal actions; depending on what's been done.
Answered on 12/18/06, 1:08 pm
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