noun a legal document that allows someone to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters
May be used to give someone the authority to handle real estate transactions on behalf of the principal.
Allows an individual to appoint someone to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so.
A legal document that allows a person to appoint someone else to act on their behalf in legal or financial matters.
Enables someone to manage financial affairs on behalf of another person.
Used to designate someone to make decisions regarding one's assets and finances in the event of incapacitation.
A writer may use a power of attorney to designate someone to handle their financial affairs or sign contracts on their behalf while they are unable to do so themselves, such as during a period of illness or travel.
A psychologist may use a power of attorney to appoint someone to make decisions regarding their practice or business operations in case they become incapacitated or unavailable for an extended period of time.
A doctor may use a power of attorney to authorize a trusted individual to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so, ensuring that their wishes are followed in case of an emergency or incapacitation.
A lawyer may use a power of attorney to allow a colleague or trusted individual to act on their behalf in legal matters, such as signing documents or representing them in court, when they are unable to do so themselves.
A real estate agent may use a power of attorney to enable a designated individual to sign contracts, handle closings, or make decisions regarding property transactions on their behalf, particularly in situations where they are unavailable or incapacitated.