General Power of Attorney
/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpaʊər əv əˈtɜːrni/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document authorizing one person to act on behalf of another in a broad range of matters.
She executed a general power of attorney to allow her agent to manage her financial affairs.
- (n.) The authority granted to an agent under such a document to handle all legal and financial transactions for the principal.
The agent exercised the general power of attorney to sell the principal's property.
Forms
- general powers of attorney
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Commentary
Drafting should clearly specify the extent of authority granted to avoid unintended delegation; general powers differ from special or limited powers by their broad scope.
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