Powers of attorney are legal documents that allow one person (the grantor or principal) to authorize another (the attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf in specific or general matters. These documents are formalized by public deed before a notary and are useful for managing assets, conducting transactions, or making legal decisions on behalf of the grantor.

There are different types of powers, such as:

Powers of attorney are valuable tools for facilitating legal and administrative procedures, especially when the grantor cannot be physically present or needs to delegate responsibilities.