Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 46:2B-8.8

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
8. Delegation by Attorney-in-Fact.

If the power of attorney shall specifically provide, the attorney-in-fact, in the exercise of reasonable care, skill and caution, may delegate to other agents such one, more, or all of the specific powers which have been conferred on the attorney-in-fact by the power of attorney.

L.2000,c.109,s.8.