Alternate Attorney-in-fact
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Definition of "Alternate Attorney-in-fact"
An alternate attorney-in-fact is someone who is appointed to act as attorney-in-fact if the primary attorney-in-fact is unable or unwilling to continue acting for the principal. While it is a good idea to appoint an alternate attorney-in-fact, it is not required. A third party (e.g. the principal’s bank) may require proof that the original attorney-in-fact is unable to continue as attorney-in-fact before accepting instructions from the alternate. Where two attorneys-in-fact have been appointed, the document may state that if one dies or is otherwise incapable of acting, the other will continue as sole attorney-in-fact.
