A power of attorney in real estate is a legal document that grants an individual the ability to purchase, sell or manage a property according to the permissions granted in the document.

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual ...

Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate planning are Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Proxies, Declarations of Homestead and Beneficiary Designation Forms.