What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants another person, called an agent or attorney-in-fact, the authority to make decisions on your behalf. Its ...

What Is Durable Power of Attorney for Finances? A durable power of attorney for finances is a legal document that authorizes another person to manage the principal's financial affairs, including ...

Third parties, whether individuals or entities, are often presented with a principal’s POA and asked to enter into a transaction with a person who purports to be the principal’s agent under that POA.