What is power of attorney? Power of attorney is a legal instrument which allows a specific individual to act as a legal representative on his or her behalf. The duration of the authority will be valid and continue until the principal party revokes it on one’s own decision. In the power of attorney document, the principal can give either limited power or full power to the specified person whose name is mentioned in the document. Power of Attorney or POA is issued on behalf, to act and carry on many acts, deeds and works and this is very useful document which enables to vest the power in the absence of principal. Power of Attorney comes into effect only after the principal agrees to provide the power to a certain extent. As the power goes to the agent immediately and it is very important that you should have complete faith in the person who is appointed by you as your agent. The agent can act with or without the permission of the person with whose consent power had been given to him. The authority of the person is also limited to a certain extent and most importantly this is valid only for a specified period of time. There are many businessmen who transfer power of attorney to trusted agents and who work on their behalf to carryout certain activities. Large businesses in order to speed up the process of their works, assign power of attorney to the trusted agents who will work as per the instructions stated in power of attorney. Please contact if there is any requirement of legal articles. Thank you.