Who may act as an agent under a Power of Attorney?

Who can establish a Power of Attorney?

Generally, any individual over the age of majority and who is legally competent can establish a Power of Attorney.

In general, an agent, or legal representative, may be anyone who meets the requirements of being legally competent and over the age of majority. Most individuals choose a close family member such as a spouse, sibling, or adult child, but any person such as a friend or a reputable professional would be suitable. You can appoint multiple representatives to serve either simultaneously or separately. However, appointing more than one representative to serve simultaneously can present difficulties. If any of the representatives are unavailable to sign, actions may be delayed. Additionally, confusion and disagreement between simultaneous representatives can lead to inactivity. Therefore, it is usually more advisable to designate one person as the primary representative and name additional individuals as alternate representatives in case the primary choice is unwilling or unable to serve.