Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney: Power of attorney (POA) is a legal authorization that gives a designated
person, termed the agent or attorney-in-fact, the power to act for another person, known as the
principal. The agent may be given broad or limited authority to make decisions about the
principal’s property, finances, or investments. You can include instructions on:
• When the principal can’t be present to sign necessary legal documents for a financial
transaction
• If the principal has temporary or permanent illness or disability