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Can a financial power of attorney let me use someone else's funds? | NC
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Q: Can a financial power of attorney let me use someone else's funds for their needs while they are detained? A: Yes — if that person signs a valid financial power of attorney while they still have legal capacity, it can let an agent manage their money for their benefit during detention. That can include paying bills, handling bank accounts, protecting property, and managing routine financial…