Daily Archives: September 16, 2017

What is a power of attorney (POA)?

 A Power of attorney (POA) is a written instruction by which one person is empowered to act on behalf of another. That is to say, to do any lawful act or series of lawful acts on behalf of the principal person by his agent. The  Power of Attorney can be made in two types, special…

What is a mandate?

The mandate and power of attorney are the rights cast upon a third person to act on behalf of the principal person/s. The rights of mandate and power of attorney holders are very similar in the operation of bank accounts but they are issued for different reasons and purposes. A mandate is a simple letter…