What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that allows an individual (the Principal) to authorize another person (the Agent) to act on their behalf in legal, financial, or personal matters. This is especially useful for individuals who are unable to be physically present for important transactions, such as property dealings and banking.  Types of Power of Attorney We assist with different types of Power of Attorney: General Power of Attorney (GPA) – Allows broad decision-making authority. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) – Limited to specific tasks(property sale, banking, etc.).