Abuse of power of attorney after death is when the person appointed as the power of attorney misuses the authority given by the deceased. In such a scenario, the deceased wishes are disregarded and the estates left behind may not be adequately protected. The individual appointed as a power of attorney may abuse this power by misappropriating the assets left behind, forging or falsifying documents, or engaging in fraudulent activities. Nonetheless, he may get into deals and sign contracts with no authorization. Abuse of power of attorney can also occur if no proper precautions are taken or when the power of attorney engages in unauthorized transactions. Therefore, you should be careful when choosing your power of attorney.