Power of Attorney is a legal term that is often misunderstood or misconstrued. Simply put, a power of attorney is a legal document, or instrument, that conveys authority to a person to act in someone's behalf with the same legal authorization as if they were that person. This instrument may be limited to specific situations or it may encompass all legal decisions and ramifications available to an individual. Power of attorney may be sought by an individual looking for another person to act in their best interests, or in some cases the reverse may occur, where a person seeks power of attorney over another person's affairs. ...