A Special Power of Attorney (also known as an "S.P.A.") Is a legal document that gives one person the power to act on behalf of another person in specific matters. This person is known as the attorney-in-fact or agent. The Special Power of Attorney grants the attorney-in-fact specific authority to make decisions and take action on behalf of the principal, the person granting the power. Types of Special Power of Attorney include: * Durable Power of Attorney: This type of Special Power of Attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated. * General Power of Attorney: This type of Special Power of Attorney grants broad authority to the attorney-in-fact and remains in effect until the principal revokes it. * Limited Power of Attorney: This type of Special Power of Attorney only grants specific authority to the attorney-in-fact and remains in effect for a limited period of time. * Springing Power of Attorney: This type of Special Power of Attorney doesn't become effective until a certain event occurs, such as the principal becoming incapacitated.