World Registry of Wills

In this day and age, it is impossible for anyone—including attorneys—to understand all of the facets and intricacies of the law. That being said, there are some nuances that it is important for all of us to have at least a rudimentary understanding of. One of these main legal points is known as power of attorney.

At its most basic level, power of attorney is when you allow another person to act on your behalf in legal or business matters. There are several forms of this law, but the main distinction is between special (also known as limited) and general. Under special power of attorney, the action of the individual is limited to particular circumstances or actions, whereas general gives a larger scope of governance.