However, there are 3 important things that your power of attorney agent should know about.


[b]Time of effectuality[/b]


He should be duly informed about when the official power of attorney document will become effective, either immediately upon signing or in a future date when you are unable to perform your own duties due to ill health or some other reason. The time of effectuality of the document is important to consider for the agent. If he is a busy individual, he might need to free himself of his duties or commitments for the entire time he needs to serve your interests – as specified in the online durable power of attorney form.


[b]Type of powers[/b]


The agent should know about the type of powers that he or she will be bestowed with. Otherwise, he will probably be unable to satisfy your requirements and honor the responsibilities mentioned in Power of Attorney. If he is incapable of the responsibilities that you expect him to fulfill, due to social factors or some other reasons, he should be given a chance to explain the cause for his inability. You cannot compel an individual to be your agent or attorney if he is unwilling to undertake the responsibilities that you bestow on him.


[b]Extent of his powers[/b]


Unless the attorney is fully informed about how much his power of attorney legal rights extend, and for which duration, it is possible that he might go beyond his powers and end up misusing his authority – which could be due to ignorance.