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A power of attorney lets you (the "principal") appoint someone you trust (the "agent") to act on your behalf in financial, legal, or other matters — whether for a single transaction or broad, ongoing authority.
This generator creates a general or limited power of attorney, with the option to make it durable so it survives your incapacity.
How it works
Enter the principal and agent's names and addresses, choose whether the power of attorney is general (broad authority) or limited (specific powers only), decide whether it should be durable, and set the effective date and governing law. The tool assembles a complete power of attorney as a downloadable PDF.
- Enter the principal (you) and agent (the person you're appointing) names and addresses.
- Choose general or limited power of attorney, and describe any limited powers.
- Choose whether the power of attorney is durable, and set the effective date and governing law.
- Generate the document and download the signature-ready PDF.
Examples
A durable general power of attorney
An adult appoints their spouse as agent with broad, durable authority so the spouse can manage their finances if they become incapacitated.
A limited power of attorney
Someone traveling abroad grants a limited power of attorney authorizing a family member to manage a single bank account and pay bills from it while they're away.
Who should use it
- Appointing a trusted person to manage your finances if you become incapacitated.
- Authorizing someone to handle a specific transaction or account while you're unavailable.
Industry applications
- Estate and incapacity planning
- Personal and family financial management
Advantages
- Supports both general and limited power of attorney, with an optional durability clause.
- Generates a clean, signature-ready PDF in under a minute.
Limitations
- Does not account for state-specific statutory power of attorney forms that some states require for certain purposes (like healthcare decisions).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to have the document notarized or witnessed as required by the principal's state, which can cause banks and other institutions to reject it.
- Granting overly broad "general" authority when only a specific, limited power was actually needed.
Best practices
- Check your state's specific witnessing and notarization requirements for a power of attorney before finalizing and signing it.
Tips
- Choose your agent carefully — a power of attorney grants real legal authority, so pick someone you trust completely.