Contesting someone getting powers of attorney over you
LIST Code: ES-05-03-01-00
LIST Code
ES-05-03-01-00
Title
Contesting someone getting powers of attorney over you
Definition
Legal issues related to objecting to, preventing, or undoing a power of attorney that someone is trying to obtain or has obtained over a person. This includes challenging a proposed or existing power of attorney based on lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, coercion, or failure to meet legal requirements. It may involve court proceedings, medical or capacity evaluations, and seeking protective or emergency orders to prevent misuse of authority.