A Power of Attorney (POA) is a written document that individuals can use to grant decision-making authority to another person. Here are some common types of power of attorney in California:
>A General Power of Attorney gives broad authority to an agent to act on your behalf in various financial and legal matters and is valid until you revoke it or become incapacitated.
A Durable Power of Attorney remains effective even if you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for yourself. So, for instance, if you need a family member to manage your affairs during incapacity.
A Limited Power of Attorney, also be known as a Special Power of Attorney, grants limited authority to an agent for a specific purpose or within a specific timeframe. For example, you might use a limited power of attorney to authorize someone to handle a specific financial matter on your behalf while you are out of the country.
>A Medical Power of Attorney (healthcare proxy or healthcare POA), grants someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated and cannot communicate your wishes. Don’t confuse this with an Advanced Healthcare Directive, which is allows you to express your healthcare preferences and make decisions in advance regarding your medical treatment. Always consult with an attorney to obtain a POA that correctly addresses your situation. And also note that CA law requires notarization of some POAs (ie. Durable). #Anshinotary