Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

Held responsible

My father is still of sound mind, but has named me as his Power of Attorney. If he were to commit a criminal act or an offense against a third party, could I be held personally responsible?


Asked on 6/05/01, 10:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Held responsible

No. You are not his guardian. You are authorized to perform acts for him in his interests according to the scope of the POA - you are not responsible for him.

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Answered on 6/12/01, 6:40 pm


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