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A power of attorney is a legal document. When you give someone power of attorney you give him or her the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. This might include paying bills, depositing or withdrawing money from your bank account, investing your money, or selling your house. | A power of attorney is a legal document. When you give someone power of attorney you give him or her the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. This might include paying bills, depositing or withdrawing money from your bank account, investing your money, or selling your house. | ||
The person you give this power to is called the '''attorney'''. In this case, attorney does not mean lawyer. You are called the '''adult'''. | The person you give this power to is called the '''attorney'''. In this case, attorney does not mean lawyer. | ||
You are called the '''adult'''. | |||
A power of attorney does not give the attorney authority to make decisions about your health care or personal care. It covers financial and legal matters only. | A power of attorney does not give the attorney authority to make decisions about your health care or personal care. It covers financial and legal matters only. | ||
