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Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on another person's behalf in financial, legal, or medical matters. The person who creates the POA is known as the principal, and the individual designated to act is the agent or attorney-in-fact. The POA can be specific, covering certain tasks, or general, allowing broader powers. It is often used when the principal is unable to manage their affairs due to absence, illness, or incapacity. A POA can be revoked at any time by the principal as long as they remain mentally competent.

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    A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person (the "agent") to act on behalf of another (the "principal") in financial, medical, or legal matters. This arrangement can be useful if the principal is unable to make decisions due to illness or absence. There are different types, such as general power of attorney, which grants broad powers, and durable power of attorney, which remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated. It's important to choose a trustworthy agent, as they will have significant control over the principal’s affairs.