Attorney-in-Fact

An attorney-in-fact is a person authorized to act on behalf of another under a power of attorney.

• Authority is granted by a power of attorney
• May act in legal and financial matters
• Does not need to be an attorney
• Authority may be general or limited

• General Power of Attorney
  • Broad authority over many matters

• Special (Limited) Power of Attorney
  • Authority limited to specific acts or transactions

• Attorney-in-Fact
  • Acts under a power of attorney
  • May or may not be a lawyer

• Attorney-at-Law
  • Licensed legal professional

• May sign deeds or contracts on behalf of a principal
• Authority must be clearly stated and valid

• An attorney-in-fact acts only within granted authority
• Authority ends upon revocation or death of the principal