What is power of attorney?

1. The authority to act in another personâs behalf, at this request. If your are granted such authority you are called the attorney-in-fact. If you are the grantor (see Grantor), you may revoke a power of attorney at any time. If you, as grantor die, relocate or are judged legally incompetent, the power of attorney will automatically terminate. 2. A document granting the power of attorney.

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