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====If you have worries about your attorney==== | ====If you have worries about your attorney==== | ||
Your attorney has a duty to act in your best interests and to follow your wishes. But some attorneys misuse their power. They might take funds out of your bank account without your permission. Or sell what you own and use the money for themselves. This is financial abuse and sadly it happens often, especially to older people. | Your attorney has a duty to <span class="noglossary">act</span> in your best interests and to follow your wishes. But some attorneys misuse their power. They might take funds out of your bank <span class="noglossary">account</span> without your permission. Or sell what you own and use the money for themselves. This is financial abuse and sadly it happens often, especially to older people. | ||
If you are worried about financial abuse, you can contact the places listed above under elder abuse. Also see the options for legal help listed in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | If you are worried about financial abuse, you can <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the places listed above under elder abuse. Also see the options for legal help listed in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | ||
===Making a <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement=== | ===Making a <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement=== | ||
