It says in the durable power of attorney that I am to defend my father from fraud, etc. and it also reads, I have power

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The term 'prosecute' in this instance means something a bit different.  You can pursue actions on behalf of your father, and it may also permit you to pursue a personal criminal complaint (which is akin to prosecution).  You cannot act as a criminal prosecutor yourself, but you have all the same rights and privileges that a person would have if they attempted to pursue a cause of action themselves.

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You would need to file suit civilly to pursue the funds, and you can also contact law enforcement and the district attorney's office with your evidence if you have any that would show the potential theft.  The DA's office has the discretion to pursue it or not, but civilly you have the power to pursue this yourself.

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No, you cannot sue them all for the same amount, that is not how it works.  If you are alleging damages of a set amount, you can sue all of them for that amount, not each of them for a separate amount where you can collect more than once on the same injury.  No reasonable judge would allow it.

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