A General Power of Attorney document authorizes an individual (the “Principal” or “Grantor” to authorized someone else (the “Agent” or “Attorney in Fact”) to act on his or her behalf in legal, financial, and business matters. This General Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately and remains effective until the death of the Grantor or until the Granto become diabled or incapacitated.

The word "attorney" is not used here to mean "lawyer". The person acting as the Attorney-In-Fact for the Principal does not need to be a lawyer. A Power of Attorney can be anyone you appoint and this legal document can be revoked at any time.
Among others, this General Power of Attorney includes in the following provisions:

• Name and Address of the Parties: Identifies the parties to this legal document;
• Powers Granted to Agent: Sets forth the specific powers granted to the Agent under the Power of Attorney
• Effective Immediately: The Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately;
• Termination and Revocation: \ The Power of Attorney will terminate upon the death, disability or incapacitation of the Grantor and can be revoked at any time;
• Revocation: Stating that the Power of Attorney can be revoked at any time;
• Signatures: Must be signed by the Principal and two witnesses.

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