State Of Ohio Statutory Form Power Of Attorney Cover Letter (Page 9 of 9) in pdf

State Of Ohio Statutory Form Power Of Attorney Cover Letter Page 9

TERMINATION OF AGENT'S AUTHORITY

You must stop acting on behalf of the principal if you learn of any event that terminates

this power of attorney or your authority under this power of attorney. Events that terminate a

power of attorney or your authority to act under a power of attorney include:

(1) The death of the principal;

(2) The principal's revocation of the power of attorney or your authority;

(3) The occurrence of a termination event stated in the power of attorney;

(4) The purpose of the power of attorney is fully accomplished;

(5) If you are married to the principal, a legal action is filed with a court to end your

marriage, or for your legal separation, unless the Special Instructions in this power

of attorney state that such an action will not terminate your authority.

LIABILITY OF AGENT

The meaning of the authority granted to you is defined in the Uniform Power of

Attorney Act (sections 1337.21 to 1337.64 of the Revised Code). If you violate the Uniform

Power of Attorney Act or act outside the authority granted, you may be liable for any

damages caused by your violation.

If there is anything about this document or your duties that you do not understand, you

should seek legal advice.

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