>A general power of attorney is a legal document that allows a principal to nominate one or more attorneys to act on their behalf. The acting attorney’s authority ceases when the principal loses the ability to manage his or hers own affairs.
Typically, a general power of attorney is used in commercial transactions to give the appointed representative specific authority in financial matters. Under a general power of attorney, the appointed representative cannot make personal or health decisions for the principal. Legal Documents Online can prepare a general power of attorney for any principal desiring to authorise a general power of attorney.
