A power of attorney (POA) lets someone act on your behalf. It is convenient — but in the wrong hands, or if drafted loosely, it can be misused to deal with your property or money without your real consent. Safeguards matter.
Use these safeguards
- Limit the powers to exactly what is needed (a special POA, not a blanket one)
- Choose someone you genuinely trust
- Register the POA where the law requires it, especially for property
- Keep a clear record and revoke it when no longer needed
A POA is not a substitute for a sale
Transferring property purely on a power of attorney is risky and legally weak. Insist on a proper registered deed for an actual transfer.
Generally yes, subject to the type of POA and any rights created. Revocation should be done properly and communicated.