Identifying and Prosecuting Power of Attorney

Financial powers of attorney are legal tools commonly used to plan for the possibility that an adult may need help with financial decision-making in the future, but they can be used to steal money and property. Presenters will discuss common scenarios and recent prosecutions. Presenters: • Timothy L. Vavricek, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Iowa • Chantelle Smith, Assistant Attorney General, Iowa Attorney General's Office