General Power of Attorney: Let Someone Act on Your Behalf
A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal document that allows you to give someone you trust the authority to manage your financial or property affairs — either for a fixed period or while you’re temporarily unavailable. It’s commonly used during travel, illness, or recovery periods.
Why Might You Need One?
- You’re undergoing surgery or recovery and need someone to handle finances
- You’re going abroad for work or extended travel
- You need a trusted person to act while you’re dealing with health or family matters
- You want to formalise decision-making authority for a short term
Key Features
- Lets you appoint one or more attorneys to act on your behalf
- Can be limited to specific actions or fully general in scope
- Automatically becomes void if you lose mental capacity
- Designed for short-term use — not a replacement for Lasting Power of Attorney
What’s Included
- Digitally generated GPA ready for signing
- Downloadable PDF with guidance for execution
- Option to add restrictions or specific authorities
- Printed copy available on request
Important Notes
A General Power of Attorney is valid only while you have mental capacity. If you’re looking to prepare for longer-term or permanent scenarios (such as dementia or progressive illness), you will need to create a Lasting Power of Attorney through the official Government route. We can refer you to a registered professional if needed.
What It Costs
Digital General Power of Attorney: £XX.00
Printed Version (First Class): Add £X.00