The "power" of the agent with power of attorneys depends on the type of power of attorney that is created. One of the most common types is a POA over healthcare decisions. This type of POA facilitates important medical decisions, often in emergency situations and towards the end of someone...
Under Illinois law, an individual holding a power of attorney [POA] is a fiduciary as a matter of law. The person designated as a POA agent owes a fiduciary duty to the principal – the person making the designation. The fiduciary relationship between a principal and agent under POA is tri...