power of attorney
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a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent
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Moviegoers like to believe that those they have made stars are great actors. People used to say that Gary Cooper was a fine actor - probably because when they looked in his face they were ready to give him their power of attorney.
Every state in America has an end of life directive or durable power of attorney provision. For the peace of mind of your children and your spouse as well as the comfort of knowing the government won't make these decisions, it's a very popular thing. Just not everybody's aware of it.
It's too late for that - trying to second guess it. It's over. I'm worried about how to get the kids through school and still write and practice law and take power of attorney.
Addressing shareholders, he said, “In fact, I had only signed a power of attorney limited to executing a non-binding letter of comfort to the Chinese banks.”
His A-list targets included Wexner, who granted Epstein his power of attorney and allowed Epstein wide-ranging access to much of Wexner’s fortune.
In such a case, the Company grants the Shareholder 1 power of attorney to vote at the General Meeting of Shareholders from all shares held by the Company.