A power of attorney is a document that embodies one person’s wish (the grantor) to grant another the authority and ability to make legal decisions on the grantor’s behalf.  It is a good idea for everyone to give a power of attorney to a trusted loved one.  These documents become invaluable when tragedy strikes, when the grantor dies or becomes incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to appear in-person for an important event.  Powers of attorney are also useful in non-tragic situations.  As an example, powers of attorney can be used to allow someone to close on a piece of real estate for another. When tragedy does strike and a power of attorney is not in place it can make dealing with the deceased’s affairs unnecessarily difficultHere's where you can enter in text.