A Florida Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows a person (the Principal) to appoint another person (the Agent or Attorney-in-Fact) to act on their behalf. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including managing finances, handling real estate transactions, filing taxes, and making medical decisions. The Principal can grant the Agent broad powers, or specify only certain limited acts to be taken. There are two main types of Florida Power of Attorney: General Power of Attorney and Limited Power of Attorney. A General Power of Attorney grants the Agent broad authority to act on the Principal’s behalf. A Limited Power of Attorney grants the Agent a more limited authority, and specifies only certain acts that can be taken. In Florida, a Power of Attorney must be signed by the Principal and two witnesses, or notarized. The document must also include a statement that the Principal is of sound mind and understands the nature of the document.