Can a convicted felon have power of attorney?
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Can a convicted felon have power of attorney?
Asked on January 12, 2016 under Estate Planning, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Other than being chosen, there are no qualifications/requirements for being appointed as someone's POA. So yes, a convicted felon can serve. That having been said, depending on what the crime was that the person was convicted of, it may not make sense to choose them as a practical matter.
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