The power of attorney can be special/ limited, general, or temporary.

Special Power of Attorney

A special power of attorney is a power of attorney limited to a specific behaviour or type of behaviour. It can be used by the principal to give authority to another person to act on the former’s behalf when the principal is not available, is out for travel or simply cannot undergo a certain task.

General Power of Attorney

A general power of attorney is a power of attorney that allows the agent to make all personal and business decisions. For example, the principal can authorize the agent to make business decisions, sign checks apply for projects on their behalf.

Temporary or Limited Power of Attorney

The temporary power of attorney is a limited-time power of attorney. It can be for a short period of time for example a business owner authorizes an agent to carry out all the necessary tasks for 6 months period.

If necessary, if the client is still able to act rationally, the permanent power of attorney can be revoked or changed.

Durable Power of Attorney

A power of attorney may get terminated if the executor or principle is undermined. If this happens, the only way the agent can retain its power is to write on the POA that it is “Durable” and unless revoked by the principal, the name will last for the principal’s life.

Irrevocable Power of Attorney

Irrevocable powers of attorney are rarely used and are mainly limited to specific purposes. However, if the document contains a clause that clearly states that the p principal waives the right of revocation or that the power of attorney is irrevocable, the POA may become irrevocable.