law

power of attorney

A power of attorney is a written document in which one person, the principal, authorizes another, the attorney-in-fact, to act on their behalf. It may be general or limited to specific acts, such as signing a deed at closing. To be used for real estate transfers, it is often required to be recorded. A power of attorney generally ends when the principal dies, and it ends on incapacity unless it is a durable power of attorney.