Personal and family

General Power of Attorney

Appoints someone you trust to act for you on financial and legal matters, for example while you are abroad.

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Where will this document be used?Your full name and addressAttorney's full name and addressWhat the attorney may doShould it continue if you lose mental capacity?End date, if any (optional)Your emailWe send your download link here and save the document to your account.

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What the document covers

Donor (principal) details
Attorney (agent) details
Powers granted
Limits on the powers
When it starts and ends
Whether it survives incapacity
Attorney's duties
Revocation
Signature, witnessing and notarisation

Common questions

Is this the same as a Lasting Power of Attorney in England?

No. A Lasting Power of Attorney must be made on the government's prescribed form and registered. This document is for general powers where no statutory form is required.

How much does the General Power of Attorney cost?

$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type.

Which countries can I get a General Power of Attorney for?

United States, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates, and every US state. The draft uses the right name, legal terms and signing formalities for the place you choose.