A Power of Attorney is a document that appoints another person, called an "attorney", to make legal and/or financial decisions for you.

A Power of Attorney can be very specific.  For instance, a Limited Power of Attorney can be written if you wish to impose certain restrictions such as occurence or event, or by date.

DID YOU KNOW...
When a person becomes incapacitated, the government or the court often steps in and appoints someone to represent and take any legal decisions required.  One method to avoid government or court intervention or the appoinment of a stranger is the use of a Power of Attorney.