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11.
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Establishing
a Power of Attorney occurs
when a legal document is created that gives one individual the authority to
act for another. Which situation below is the best example of Establishing a
Power of Attorney?
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A.
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Louise is selling her
house and she hires a lawyer to review the contract.
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B.
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Simone's mother can no
longer get to the bank to cash her checks and make deposits, so she has
taken legal steps to enable Simone to do these things for her.
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C.
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Jack's father is
elderly and Jack thinks he is no longer able to make decisions for himself.
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D.
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At her daughter's
urging, Mrs.Lenox opens up a retirement account with the local bank.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Simone's mother has taken legal steps to
allow another person to act on her behalf. Therefore, this is the only choice
that indicates that a power of attorney has been established.
