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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 404.725

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC

Subject to the provisions of the power of attorney and any separate agreement, an attorney in fact is entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered to the principal as attorney in fact and reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of acting as attorney in fact for the principal.