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Understanding Power of Attorney for Incarcerated Individuals
So, What Exactly Is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney — or POA — is a legal document. It allows one person (the "principal") to give another person (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") the legal right to act on their behalf. This agent can sign documents, manage finances, communicate with banks, handle real estate, and much more. In California, a power of attorney must comply with state law to be valid. The most common type used in these situations is a durable power of
Karen Stevenson
Apr 233 min read
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