A power of attorney is a formal manifestation that states an agent's authority. The agent is known as the: a. fiduciary. b. servant. c. attorney in fact. d. Independent contractor.

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A power of attorney is a formal manifestation that states an agent's authority. The agent is known as the: a. fiduciary. b. servant. c. attorney in fact. d. Independent contractor.

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Charlotte · Answer 1

Answer:c. Attorney-in-fact

Explanation:Attorney-in-fact refers to an agent who has been authorized to act on behalf of someone else.

for example this may be an individual authorized to act by a power of attorney.

For example, if you give a power of attorney to your mother that authorizes your mother to manage your bank accounts. In this example, you are the principal, and your mom is the attorney-in-fact.